Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar system. It is the fifth planet from the Sun and it beats other planets in pretty much every size aspect. Let’s learn some interesting facts about Jupiter. Jupiter facts Orbit 484 million miles = 779 million kilometers 1 Jupiter year = 11.9 Earth years1 Jupiter day = …
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Planet Saturn is the second–largest planet in the solar system. It is the sixth planet from the sun and it is probably the most easily recognizable planet in our solar system. In this article, we will discuss some interesting facts about Saturn, the “Lord of the rings”. Planet Saturn facts Orbit 886 million miles = …
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There are 4 main types of mountains/mountain ranges classified on the basis of the process of formation. Types of mountains Fold mountains These are the most common type of mountains. Nearly all the famous mountain ranges e.g. the Himalayas, the Alps are fold mountains. Fold mountains form when two tectonic plates collide along the convergent …
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There are different types of rocks that form the Earth’s crust. On the basis of origin, these rocks can be classified as- Types of rocks Igneous rocks Cooling and solidification of magma (molten material inside the Earth) form the igneous rocks. Igneous rocks have a crystalline structure and a non-layered appearance. These rocks do not …
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Clouds can make any scenery come alive. But have you ever wondered about the types of clouds? In this article, we will see what are the different types of clouds classified on the basis of altitude. A cloud is an accumulation of water droplets or ice crystals. Not all clouds bring precipitation. Some indicate weather …
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India is a large country with 28 states and 8 union territories. These states and UTs are further divided into districts for better administration. There are a total of 783 districts in India (as of March 2023). This article lists the top 10 largest districts in India. Let’s read. Top 10 largest districts in India …
A volcano is an opening in a planet’s crust through which hot lava, tephra, and gases come out from a magma reservoir. Magma refers to the molten or semi-molten rocks inside a planet’s surface. There are 3 types of volcanoes classified based on activity. Active Dormant Extinct Active volcanoes are those which erupt frequently. Dormant …
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Earth’s atmosphere is divided into 5 different layers. These layers are the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere. The layers of the atmosphere are basically divided on the basis of temperature variation with altitude. Let’s dive deep and learn a few things about each layer. Troposphere Stratosphere Why temperature rises with elevation in stratosphere? The …
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