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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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. Types of Volcanoes classified on the basis of extrusive landforms Stratovolcanoes
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Earth’s atmosphere is divided into five different layers. These layers are the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere. The five layers are distinguished by how temperature changes with altitude. Let’s dive deeper and explore some interesting facts about each layer. Layers of the atmosphere 1. Troposphere 2. Stratosphere Why does temperature rise with altitude in
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We all know that Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It stands at an elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,032 ft) above mean sea level and is the leader of the group of eight-thousanders, mountains having elevations greater than 8,000 meters. There are 14 peaks in the world having an elevation of over
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Air circulates in the atmosphere forming six different cells, three in each hemisphere. These cells are- Hadley cell, Ferrel cell, and Polar cell. Hadley cell Ferrel cell Polar cell This is the end of the article Read more How do clouds form? | Fun facts about clouds Precipitation types | Rain, Snow, Hail, etc.
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