Geography

insolation

What is insolation?

Introduction Insolation is a type of atmospheric phenomenon where the sunray plays an essential role. The main source of heat in the atmosphere is the sun. Sun’s rays cannot heat the atmosphere directly. The earth’s surface is first heated by the sun’s rays and then the atmosphere is heated indirectly due to the heat radiation […]

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Chemical weathering

Chemical weathering: Definition and description

Introduction Weathering is a process of breaking rocks and complex matter in the environment into simple substances under the influence of the atmosphere.  There are three types of weathering. These are physical weathering or mechanical weathering, chemical weathering, and biological weathering. Below is a discussion of chemical weathering.  The physio-chemical conditions of the rock layer

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Soil formation

Soil formation

Soil formation introduction According to geologists, the Earth was a fiery gaseous mass around 400 to 500 million years ago. After radiating heat it slowly cools further to solidify and form rock. Soil originates from these rocks. And the soil formation from the rock depends upon these controlling factors like relief, time, and climate which

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different types of rainfall

What are the different types of rainfall?

Introduction Weather is consist of air temperature, pressure, humidity, precipitation, and wind conditions of a region. Rainfall is a very important component of weather. There are three types of rainfall. These are convectional rainfall, orographic rainfall or relief rainfall, and cyclonic or frontal rainfall. Below is a discussion of the different types of rainfall. Rainfall

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rocks and their types

Rocks and their types

Introduction The materials of the crust or lithosphere are known as rocks. Rock is a combination of naturally occurring solids or minerals. The rocks are classified based on different types of mineral composition and the formation method. Below is a discussion of rocks and their types. The crust is the outer part of the rock.

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Exogenic processes

Exogenic processes: Definition and description

Introduction Exogenic processes are geomorphic processes. Changes in landforms through physical and chemical methods are called geomorphic processes. Different landforms have been created through this process in different geological periods.  Geomorphic processes can be broadly divided into three categories, these are as follows 1. Terrestrial processes 2. Extra-terrestrial processes 3. Man-made processes. Terrestrial processes The

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Non-metallic minerals

Non-metallic minerals: Differences and definition

Introduction Minerals are inorganic elements that are naturally occurring. They have a specific internal structure and chemical composition. That is they are are having their own chemical and physical properties. Some examples of minerals are quartz, mica, and calcite. It is broadly classified into two categories, such as metallic minerals and non-metallic minerals. Below is

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