We have already seen that Geomorphic processes can create land forms. We also know that endogenic forces (internal) and exogenic forces (external) are the two main types of geomorphic processes which results in earth movements. In this post, let's study endogenic forces in detail. Endogenic Forces … [Read more...] about Endogenic Forces and Evolution of Land forms
Geography Notes
Geomorphic Processes and Earth Movements
It is time to know in detail about the surface of the earth on which we live. We know that the surface of the earth is not a plain platform. It is distributed unevenly with a variety of landforms like mountains, hills, plateaus, plains, ravines, cliffs etc. Why is the surface of the earth uneven? … [Read more...] about Geomorphic Processes and Earth Movements
Causes of Soil Degradation and Methods for Soil Conservation
Even though our country is blessed with wide varieties of soils with high fertility, it is being degraded day by day by various natural and human activities. Farmers in India are complaining about low productivity because of various reasons and soil degradation is one of them. Loss of soil fertility … [Read more...] about Causes of Soil Degradation and Methods for Soil Conservation
Different soil types in India: Understand the differences using an Easy-to-Learn Table
This post is a continuation of our previous article on Soils of India: Classification and Characteristics. The Indian council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) set up an All India Soil Survey Committee in 1953 which divided the Indian soils into eight major groups. For ease of understanding and … [Read more...] about Different soil types in India: Understand the differences using an Easy-to-Learn Table
Soils of India: Classification and Characteristics
This article is part of our free online study materials in the Geography section. Like the previous articles in the History section, this post - about the classification of soils in India - highlights only the main points in an exam point of view. From the UPSC exam perspective aspirants should … [Read more...] about Soils of India: Classification and Characteristics
Distribution of Major Industries: Location Factors
Just like all vegetation cannot be seen all over the world, industries too are not seen everywhere. Industries have an affinity towards particular locations. Of course, the availability of raw material is one of the major reasons, but that is not the sole determinant. This post explores the … [Read more...] about Distribution of Major Industries: Location Factors
Factors Responsible for the Location of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sector Industries in Various Parts of the World (Including India)
Factors Responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India) is a topic mentioned in General Studies Paper 1(GS1) for UPSC Mains. Basic concepts related to Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sectors are covered in our post … [Read more...] about Factors Responsible for the Location of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sector Industries in Various Parts of the World (Including India)
Sectors of the Economy: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary and Quinary
What are the sectors of the economy? Human activities which generate income are known as economic activities. Economic activities are broadly grouped into primary, secondary, tertiary activities. Higher services under tertiary activities are again classified into quaternary and quinary … [Read more...] about Sectors of the Economy: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary and Quinary
Urban Heat Islands
Urban Heat Islands (UHI) are significantly warmer urban areas than its surrounding rural areas due to human activities. Urban Heat Island is a major problem associated with rapid urbanisation. The temperature increase is attributed to deforestation and the construction materials adopted for city … [Read more...] about Urban Heat Islands
Countries of the World Listed By Continent
In Geography, we study about the earth as a whole. Political Geography is a branch of geography which studies the political entities like countries, across the globe. It always helps to have a good idea about the location of different nations. List of countries of the world, classified according to … [Read more...] about Countries of the World Listed By Continent
