Marine Landforms: Erosional and Depositional

Waves are the most powerful agents of marine erosion. Waves are created by winds sweeping over the water surface, setting up a series of undulating swells surging forward. Waves are curved and refracted against the alignment of the coast as they approach shallow water...

South America | World Geography For UPSC IAS

South America is a long triangular shaped continent. South America is located between 12°N to 55°S latitude. The Equator passes through the northern part and the Tropic of Capricorn runs roughly through the middle. A major part of the landmass is in the tropics due to...

North America | World Maps For UPSC IAS

North America in World Map- North America is a continent in the Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere. North America Geographical Boundaries- It’s bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west and...

Europe | World Maps For UPSC IAS

Europe is the second smallest continent in the world. Australia is the smallest continent in the world. Europe’s area, including the islands around the coast, is about 10 million square kilometers. Europe is often called a “peninsula of peninsulas”....