by Sud | Apr 30, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Glaciers in india Glaciers are a mass of ice that forms in areas where snow accumulation exceeds its ablation over many years. They are sensitive indicators of changing climate. Glaciers are generally seen in the snowfields. Glaciers cover around 10% of the land...
by Sud | Apr 30, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Soil Soil is the top layer of continental crust made up of weathered rock particles and organic materials. Soils in India are a result of physical and human factors. Soil is a mixture of small rock particles/debris and organic materials/humus that support plant...
by Sud | Apr 30, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Climate, soil, and topography influence Natural Vegetation. Rainfall and temperature are the major climatic factors that affect vegetation. Annual rainfall determines the type of vegetation. Temperature is the main factor in hilly regions above 900 meters. Vegetation...
by Sud | Apr 30, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Climatic regions have homogeneous climatic conditions resulting from a combination of factors. Temperature and rainfall are key elements considered in climatic classification schemes. India as a whole has a monsoon type of climate, but there are regional variations...
by Sud | Apr 30, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Drought Drought is a temporary reduction in water or moisture availability below the normal or expected amount for a specific period. It occurs when there is substantially lower than average precipitation in a season that normally has ample precipitation for crop...
by Sud | Apr 30, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Floods A flood occurs when a high water level overflows a stream or river’s natural banks. It happens when the river’s discharge exceeds the capacity of its channel, causing excess water to flow over the river banks and submerge adjacent dry land. Floods...
