What are Industrial Regions? Which are the major industrial regions in India? How many minor Industrial Zones are there in India? Read further to know more. When several businesses congregate and reap the benefits of their proximity, industrial regions are created. Due to advantageous … [Read more...] about Industrial Regions of India
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Aquatic Biomes: Marine and Freshwater Biomes
What are Aquatic Biomes? How are freshwater biomes different from marine biomes? What is the importance of Aquatic Biomes? Read further to know. Aquatic biomes, as opposed to land-based terrestrial biomes, exist in and around a body of water. Aquatic biomes are colonies of creatures that rely … [Read more...] about Aquatic Biomes: Marine and Freshwater Biomes
High Seas Treaty
The high seas treaty is the legal framework agreed upon by the United Nations member states for parts of the ocean outside national boundaries. This is the first-ever treaty of this nature. The UN High Seas Treaty places 30% of the world's oceans into protected areas, puts more money into marine … [Read more...] about High Seas Treaty
Functions of Ecosystem: Ecological succession and Homeostasis
What are the functions of the ecosystem? What is meant by ecological succession? What are its different types? What is meant by Homeostasis in the ecosystem? Read further to know more. Ecosystems are ecological structural and functional entities in which a sequence of interactions between species … [Read more...] about Functions of Ecosystem: Ecological succession and Homeostasis
Energy Flow Through an Ecosystem
What are the trophic levels in an energy flow system through an ecosystem? What is Lindeman's Theory? Elton (1927) suggested constructing a pyramid of energy to have an idea of ecological productivity. The energy pyramid is constructed, thus, based on the total amount of energy used at each … [Read more...] about Energy Flow Through an Ecosystem
Kyasanur Forest Disease
What is Kyasanur Forest Disease? What are its symptoms? How is it transmitted? How is it diagnosed and how can it be prevented? Read further to know. Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) is a viral hemorrhagic fever that is transmitted through ticks and is consistently present in Karnataka State, … [Read more...] about Kyasanur Forest Disease