It is the second largest continent in terms of population and area. It accounts for 16% of the world’s population. Area 3,03,70,000 sqkm. Boundaries: The continent is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Red Sea to the east, and the Indian Ocean; To the south are … Read more
There are 8 planets in Solar system. Those are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus & Neptune In General, many planets including earth revolve around the sun. Planets in Solar System, each has unique characteristics. If temperature differences are large on Mercury, the sun rises in the west on Venus. Volcanic eruptions are common … Read more
Table of Contents Origin of Universe One of the most controversial topics in geography is the birth of the Universe. Although many theories have emerged regarding this, none of them have been able to fully explain the origin of Universe. To know the origin of the universe, We must also know the birth of the … Read more
We use Astronomical scales to measure the distances of celestial objects. 1) Astronomical Unit (AU) An astronomical unit is the average distance between the Sun and the Earth. It is used by people to determine the separations between the Sun and the planets. 1 AU = 149.5 million km 2) Light year We call the … Read more
Ocean currents are the movement of large amounts of sea water from one area to another in a steady, fixed direction. Reasons for Ocean Currents Earth’s rotation: Ocean currents are affected by the Earth’s rotation and travel in different directions. Scientist ‘Ferals’ formulated that due to Earth’s rotation, winds blow to the right in the … Read more
Although, the oceans spread across the globe appear flat and calm. But if you look inside, it is full of many strange things and features. Similar to the Earth’s surface, the oceanic landforms are mountains, plateaus, river valleys, and plains. Additionally, there are chasms deep enough to swallow even Mount Everest. As part of the … Read more