Outside of the himalayas the Western Ghats are the mountain range with the highest peaks in India. There are several peaks in Western ghats having elevation greater than 2,500 meters. All of these above 2,500 metres peaks are present in South India. Anamudi which has an elevation of 2,695 metres is the highest peak in …
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The percentage of oxygen in air is 20.95%. Nitrogen is the most prevalent gas and forms 78.08% of the atmosphere. Rest is other gases mainly Argon (0.9340%) and Carbon dioxide (0.0410%). Oxygen at high altitudes As we gain elevation, the percentage of oxygen in the air does not decrease. Rather the atmospheric pressure decreases, meaning …
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Here are some interesting facts about elephants. Elephants are the largest of all terrestrial animals. They are herbivores mammals that live on the continents of Asia and Africa, thus generally classified as Asian and African elephants. However, the African elephant is a genus comprising of two species, the African bush elephant and the African forest …
The world population reached the 1 billion mark in the early 19th century. Now it is approximately 7.8 billion (April 2020). In just two centuries, the human population has grown 7.8 times. With the current growth rate, it may reach the 10 billion mark in the 2050s. However, there are some countries that have a …
Antarctica is not just the land of extreme weather conditions but is also the land of rare natural phenomenon. Being one of the most isolated places, Antarctica holds many secrets. Every now and then a new geographic feature or a new natural phenomenon is discovered in Antarctica. This article will provide you with all the …
