Many of us have wondered what is our solar system structure, and why is it the way it is. There are eight planets orbiting our sun in a relatively stable and regular position. The planetary orbits have been set so as to produce a balance called the force equilibrium which helps to avoid collisions with […]
Early Theories The Nebular Hypothesis, originally proposed by Immanuel Kant was the first scientific hypothesis for the origin of the Solar System. The ‘nebula’ referred to is the vast cloudy interstellar medium that consists of gas and dust, in which new stars are born. This hypothesis considered that the planets were formed out of a
Geography is divided into two main branches: human geography and physical geography. There are additional branches in geography such as regional geography, cartography, and integrated geography. Integrated geography combines physical and human geography by taking into account all natural systems, especially the interactions between them. Physical geography focuses on the inclusive processes that shape landform
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Geography is concerned with the Description and explanation of the areal differentiation of the earth’s surface. Now, whether you think that sentence was creative, entertaining or even poetic, it’s certainly accurate. Geography is an all-encompassing discipline that focuses on the characteristics of both natural and human phenomena that are related to space. Landforms provide the
Tourism has become one of the major factors that shape the global economic landscape. The tourism industry is one of the largest and fastest-growing sector, and continues to expand and change to accommodate a growing number of tourists and travelers. More than 15 million people are directly engaged in the tourism industry. Significance of tourism
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International trade is the exchange of stocks, services and goods among the different countries for profit for themselves. Now trade is actually one of the items needed by each country for their own survival. When two or more nation enter into an agreement to buy and sell any kind of good service or products our
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The major means of communication in India are television, radio, press, films, etc. The is the largest in the world. It handles parcels as well as personal written communications. The Indian postal network is the largest in the world. It handles parcels as well as personal written communications. Cards and envelopes are considered first-class mail
Airways has become the fastest, most comfortable and prestigious mode of travel in the world. It can be used to travel to inaccessible areas like high mountains, dense forests, long oceans and lush deserts. The passenger gets a broad view of his surroundings when he travels in air. It is the fastest means of transport
Major ports are an integral part of India’s economy connecting country with the world. The trades with foreign countries are carried on through the major ports of India. There are 2 major and 200 notified non-majors (minor/intermediate) ports in India. Here is the list of major ports in India: Kandla in Kachchh was the first
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There are three elements of our environment which can help us in moving products and services from one place to another on the planet. These elements are land, water and air. Movement of products and services from one place to another is helped by moving them through these elements. This is said to be a
