Mountain ranges make up a significant part of India’s land area. In the north are the Himalayas, while the Western Ghats run along the western coast and the Eastern Ghats along the eastern coast. In addition, India has several other regional mountain ranges. This article explores the major mountain ranges in India in detail. The […]
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Outside of the Himalayas, the Western Ghats is the mountain range with the highest peaks in India. There are several peaks in the Western Ghats having elevations greater than 2,500 m (8,200 ft). All of these above 2,500 m peaks are present in South India. Anamudi, which has an elevation of 2,695 m (8,842 ft),
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The percentage of oxygen in the air is 20.95%. It is the second most prevalent gas in the atmosphere. Nitrogen is the most prevalent gas and forms 78.08% of the atmosphere. The rest is other gases mainly Argon (0.9340%) and Carbon dioxide (0.0410%). Oxygen at high altitudes We have often heard from people that as
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Antarctica is not just the land of extreme weather conditions; it is also the land of rare natural phenomena. 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
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Many people believe that summer occurs when the Earth is closer to the Sun. This is not true. In fact, when the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer, the Southern Hemisphere experiences winter, and vice versa. So what causes the four seasons? Let’s learn. The seasons on Earth (or any other planet) occur due to its axial
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The South Pole is colder than the North Pole. Why? let’s read. These are the three main reasons why the South pole is colder than the North pole. The polar regions (the North Pole and the South Pole) are colder than the rest of the world because of 4 reasons – Antarctic vs Arctic Read
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Mountains are commonly classified into five main types, based on their formation process. Types of Mountains 1. Fold Mountains Fold mountains are the most common type of mountains. Nearly all the famous mountain ranges, such as the Himalayas and the Alps, are examples of fold mountains. These mountains form when two tectonic plates collide at
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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 1. 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
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A cloud is a visible mass of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the Earth’s atmosphere, formed when warm, moist air rises and cools. There are ten basic types of clouds, which are classified into four main groups based on their altitude. Types of clouds Polar Region Temperate Region Tropical Region High-level clouds
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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 around 800 districts in India. This article lists the top 10 largest districts in India. Let’s read. ADVERTISEMENT Top 10 largest districts in India 1. Kutch (Kachchh) State/UT Area
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