The Tropic of Capricorn is an imaginary circle at 23.5°S latitude. Also known as the Southern Tropic, it is the last latitude circle in the Southern hemisphere (going South from the Equator) at which the Sun can be directly overhead (see diagram below). On the December Solstice that occurs around 21 December, the Sun is […]
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The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary circle at approximately 23.5°N latitude. Also known as the Northern Tropic, it is the last latitude circle (going north from the equator) at which the Sun can be directly overhead (see diagram below). On the June Solstice that occurs around 21 June, the Sun is directly overhead on
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The Equator is an imaginary line that divides Earth into two hemispheres – the northern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere. The latitude of the equator is 0 degrees. Going up or down the equator, the latitude value increases. There are 11 countries through which the equator passes. What are those 11 countries? Let’s find out.
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The United States of America has some of the most magnificent mountain ranges in the world. The mountains of the USA are not only famous for their natural beauty but also for their towering peaks. Thousands of mountaineers and trekkers challenge themselves to scale these high mountain peaks every year. Here are the top 3
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Soil is a mixture of minerals and organic materials. It is the uppermost loose layer of the Earth’s crust. There are different types of soil classified on the basis of particle size and water retention capacity. The following are the types of soil. Let’s read. Types of soil Sandy soil Sandy soils have a relatively
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Soil is the uppermost loose layer of the Earth’s crust. India because of its huge size and diverse climatic conditions has different types of soils. These soils differ in their colour, texture and mineral content. This article talks about the different types of soils in India and the major crops grown in these soils. Types
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A glacier is a mass of ice that flows slowly. Glaciers are formed when the fallen snow is compressed and changed into ice over many years. Roughly about 10% of the total area on Earth is occupied by glaciers. Major glaciers are present in the Antarctic and Arctic regions. Apart from the polar regions, glaciers
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The sky in the day appears blue. Why do we only see the different shades of blue and not the other colors? Why the sun appear reddish during sunrise and sunset and yellowish during the day? All these things can be explained by just one phenomenon. What is that? Let’s find out. Why is the
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Water comprises over 70% of Earth’s area. Close to 97% of the total water on Earth is ocean water, meaning most of the water on Earth is saline. What is the average salinity of ocean water? Why is the Ocean water saline? Let’s find out. What is the average salinity of ocean water? Saltiness or
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There are over 190 countries in the world. Interestingly, the largest country Russia is about 35 million times larger than the smallest country Vatican city. The following is a list of the top 10 biggest countries in the world. Let’s read. Note: The areas of countries listed below are approximations as most countries on this
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