Geography

Types of Maps * A Map is a representation or drawing of the earth’s surface, or a part of it, drawn or printed on a flat surface, according to a scale. You can use maps to access specific information about an area. Globe Map Three - dimensional Two - dimensional Represents the whole Earth May ... Read more

Monsoon Lands * The monsoon lands are found between 10°N and 30°S latitudes. * The monsoon lands include several regions of south and south East Asia, Australia and Indonesia. * The Monsoon lands receive maximum rainfall during the months of June, July and August. * More than 25% of the world’s population lives in the ... Read more

Preventing Different Types of Pollutions Water pollution can be prevented by:     *  Treating domestic sewage and industrial waste in treatment plants before releasing them into water bodies.     * Prohibiting activities like washing and bathing in lakes, canals and rivers. Soil pollution can be prevented by:     *  Using organic manure ... Read more

Composition * The atmosphere is a layer of gases that envelopes the earth. * The atmosphere protects us from the harmful rays of the sun and provides us the air we breathe. * It regulates the earth’s temperature and makes life possible. * While nitrogen and oxygen make up the bulk of the atmosphere, it ... Read more

The Hydrosphere * The Hydrosphere is made up of water. * Water covers more than 71% of the earth’s surface and land covers just 29%. * More than 97% of water on the earth is in the oceans and seas. * A little less than 3% of water is in the form of glaciers. * ... Read more

Interior of the Earth * The earth is made up of several different layers of material. * The outermost layer is the crust. The crust is classified into:     *  Oceanic crust that consists of sima     *  Continental crust that consists of sial * The next year is highly viscous and is ... Read more

The Solar System * The solar system is made up of the sun, the eight planets and the other bodies like satellites, asteroids, meteoroids and comets. * Earth is a part of the solar system, which is a part of the Milky Wave galaxy (Akash Ganga). * The sun exerts a force on all the ... Read more