Geography -Glossary of Geographical terms Magma: Molten rock containing liquids, crystals, and dissolved gases that forms within the upper part of the Earth’s mantle and crust. When erupted onto the Earth’s surface, it is called lava. Mediterranean climate: A climate characterized by moist, mild winters and hot, dry summers. Mesquite: A spiny deep-rooted leguminous tree … Read more
Geographical Terms : Glossary Igneous rock: Rock formed when molten (melted) materials harden. Indigo: A plant that yields a blue vat dye. Insular: Either of an island, or suggestive of the isolated condition of an island. International Date Line: A line of longitude generally 180 degrees east and west of the prime meridian. The date … Read more
Glossary of geographical terms Fall line: A geomorphologic unconformity between an upland region of relatively hard crystalline basement rock and a coastal plain of softer sedimentary rock Federation: A form of government in which powers and functions are divided between a central government and a number of political subdivisions that have a significant degree of … Read more
Important Geographical And Astronomical Terms- Glossary Quaternary sector: That portion of a region’s economy devoted to informational and idea-generating activities (e.g., basic research, universities and colleges, and news media). Rainshadow: An area of diminished precipitation on the lee (downwind) side of a mountain or mountain range. Rift Valley A valley with steep walls formed due … Read more
Geographical Epithets 1- Island Continent – Australia. 2- Yellow river – Hwang-ho, 3- Pink City – Jaipur. 4- Land of lakes – Scotland. 5- Gift of Nile – Egypt. 6- City of Seven hills – Rome. 7- Land of mid Night sun- Norway. 8-City of skyscrappers – New York. 9-China’s sorrow – Hwang-ho. 10-Sugar … Read more
Water Reservoirs of India -Important Points India’s 91 reservoirs have 59 percent water Water storage in India’s 91 reservoirs rose to 92.922 billion cubic metres (bcm) as on September 3 , 59 percent of their cumulative capacity, official data said on Monday. The total storage capacity of these 91 reservoirs, which are monitored by the … Read more
General Awareness-Quiz on Geography 1- Which is the largest of the peninsular rivers? A.Godavari B.Mahanadi C.Krishna D.Cauvery E.None of these Answer – A (Godavari) 2- The great Victoria Desert is located in A. Canada B. West Africa C. Australia D. North America Answer – C (Australia) 3- The Jog waterfalls are on the river: A.Tunga … Read more
General Awareness -Geography 1-Black Soils are largely found in Maharasthra. 2-The soil which is soft when wet and very hard when dry is Laterite. 3-Regur soils are called Black soils. 4-The older alluvium is called as Bhangar in India. 5-The newer Alluvium is called as Kadar in India. 6-Laterite soils are characterised by leaching away … Read more
General Awareness -Geography 1-Tropic of cancer runs halfway through the country. 2-Srilanka in the south is separated from India by Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. 3-The state where the Sun rises first in India is Arunachal Pradesh. 4-The Indian Island closest to the Equator is the Great Nicobar. 5-The state which stands on … Read more
General Awareness – Geography 1- The time taken by the sun’s rays to reach the Earth is 8 minutes. 2-The point in the orbit of the Earth where it is nearest to the Sun is known as Perihelion. 3-The hottest planet of the solar system is Venus, also known as Evening star. 4-Greenland is the … Read more