by Sud | Mar 12, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Definition of Lakes- A lake is a body of surface water surrounded by land. Role of Rivers in Lakes- Rivers can be an outlet or inlet to lakes. Lakes can take water from rivers or act as a source of water. Geographical Distribution of Lakes in India- Lakes are found in...
by Sud | Mar 12, 2023 | Geography Beginner
The Indian coastline is 7516.6 km long and covers 6100 km of mainland coastline. The straight and regular coastline of India is the result of the faulting of the Gondwana land during the Cretaceous period. The coastline of India touches 13 states and Union...
by Sud | Mar 12, 2023 | Geography Beginner
A beach is a landform alongside a body of water that consists of loose particles. India has many beaches on its 7517 km long eastern and western coastlines. Indian beaches are known for their undulating golden beauty and as ideal vantage points to watch the sun...
by Sud | Mar 12, 2023 | Geography Beginner
New Moore Island: Also known as “Purbasha” and “South Talpatty Island” Small uninhabited offshore sandbar island in the Bay of Bengal Formed in 1970 due to Bhola cyclone and disappeared later due to sea level rise, changes in monsoonal rain patterns, and land...
by Sud | Mar 12, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Lead Lead is not found free in nature and is usually extracted from galena, which is found in veins and masses in crystalline rocks. Lead is malleable, soft, heavy, and a bad conductor of electricity. It is used as an anti-friction metal and a constituent in bronze...
by Sud | Mar 12, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Bauxite Bauxite is an important ore used for making aluminum, and it is an oxide of aluminum. Bauxite deposits are mainly associated with laterites and occur as capping on hills and plateaus, except in coastal areas of Gujarat and Goa. Production of aluminum from...
