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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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 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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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 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 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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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? | Classification of clouds Precipitation types | Rain, Snow, Hail, etc.
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Madhya Pradesh is a state in Central India. Like every Indian state, Madhya Pradesh is unique in its own way. At the same time, it possesses great diversity. Let’s learn some interesting facts about Madhya Pradesh, “the Heart of India”. Interesting facts about Madhya Pradesh Overview Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest state in India in
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