Description : Distinguish between the terms Flora and Forest. -Geography
Last Answer : Flora Forest (i) It refers to plants of a particular region or period listed by species and considered as a group. (i) This term is generally used to denote a large area covered by trees and ... species brought from Indo-Tibet are known as Boreal. (iii) Forests provide us just one land-scape.
Description : Distinguish between a major industrial region and a minor industrial region. -Geography
Last Answer : Major Industrial Region Minor Industrial Region 1. It is the region with a minimum daily factory working force of 1-5 lakh. It is the region with a minimum daily factory working ... example - Gujrat Industrial Region, Mumbai Pune Industrial Region. For example - Jaipur-Ajmer Industrial Region.
Description : Distinguish between intensive commercial farming and extensive commercial farming. -Geography
Last Answer : Intensive Commercial Farming Extensive Commercial Farming (i) Size of holdings are small. Size of holdings are big. (ii) Food crops predominate. Cash crop predominate. (iii) Maximum capital, labour ... involved for making a small area productive. Cash crop predominate yield per area is much less.
Description : Distinguish between the Western coastal plains and the Eastern coastal plains. -Geography
Last Answer : Difference between wgstem and eastern coastal plains are: W. Coastal Plains E. Coastal Plains 1. They extends from Rann of Kutch to Kanya Kumari 1. They extends from mouth of Ganga to Kanya ... suitable for harbours and ports. 3. They are more suitable for agriculture as they are more fertile.
Description : Distinguish between khadar and Bangar soils. -Geography
Last Answer : Khadar Bhangar (i) It consists of newer deposits of alluvial soil. The soil is renewed every year. (i) Consists of older deposits of alluvial soil. Alluvial deposits are frequent without renewal. (ii) It is found ... texture (iv) It is known as dhaya in punjab. (iv) It is known as a bet in punjab.
Description : Describe the nature and mode of origin of the chief types of rock at the earth’s crust. How will you distinguish them?\ -Geography
Last Answer : The earth's crust is composed of rocks. A rock is made up by aggregate of one or more minerals. Rock may be hard or soft and in varied colours. For example, granite is hard, ... contact with the crustal rocks or the underlying rocks are subjected to great amounts of pressure by overlying rocks.
Description : Distinguish between the following (a) Ferrous and non-ferrous minerals (b) Conventional and non-conventional sources of energy. -Geography
Last Answer : Ferrous Minerals: Ferrous minerals account for about three-fourths of the total value of the production of metallic minerals. They provide a strong base for the development of metallurgical ... do not cause environmental pollution. Small amount of money is sufficient to have these sources.
Description : How might megalopolis an pluralism be related?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Is there any place I can watch Metropolis by Hayao Miyazaki online?
Last Answer : Is this the movie you are speaking of?
Last Answer : Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh
Last Answer : megacity or megacity
Last Answer : City To say No To the city Refers to , whose Population 1 Millions Less Or Of population Density 2000 Of Less. And The metropolis To say 3 To the city Refers to , whose Population 1 Millions More Or Of population Density 2000 Or Of More.
Description : Metropolis Place: Saving Money in the City?
Last Answer : Fulfilling your dreams in a big city is exciting, but with the tempting shopping, nightlife, and everyday expenses, living costs can rise as high as skyscrapers. Stay true to your lifestyle as well as ... , moving to the outskirts of a major city can often save you thousands on your monthly rent.
Description : Distinguish between renewable and non renewable resources.
Last Answer : a) Renewable resources are those resources, which can be regenerated in a given period of time whereas non renewable resources cannot be re generated. b) Renewable resources are abundant and ... are examples of renewable resource and minerals and fossil fuels are examples of non renewable resources.
Description : Distinguish between biotic and abiotic resources.
Last Answer : a) Biotic resources have or had living characteristics whereas abiotic resources are composed of non living things. b) Biotic resources are normally obtained from the biosphere where as abiotic resources ... , fisheries and livestock d) Examples of abiotic resources are rocks, metals, minerals etc.
Description : Distinguish between climate and weather. -Geography 9th
Last Answer : Weather reflects short-term conditions of the atmosphere while climate is the average daily weather for an extended period of time at a certain location. ... Weather can change from minute-to-minute, hour- ... day-to-day, and season-to-season. Climate, is the average of weather over time and space
Description : Distinguish between Tropical Evergreen and Deciduous Forests . -Geography 9th
Last Answer : Tropical Evergreen Forests are found in the regions receiving more than 200 cm of rainfall. Tropical Deciduous Forests are found in the region having rainfall in the range of 70 cm – 200 cm. The trees of the deciduous forests shed their leaves for about six to eight months during the dry season.
Description : Distinguish between Flora and Fauna -Geography 9th
Last Answer : Flora Definition The term flora' is defined as all the naturally occurring native plants of a particular region. Flora indicates all forms of plant life, more generally used to represent the ... are included in microfauna. Other faunas like avifauna have birds, and piscifauna includes fishes.
Description : Did the advent of mapping satellites have any tremendous impacts on the depiction of geography?
Last Answer : Not geography related, but check this out: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43164447/ns/technology_and_science-science/
Description : What are some good resources for studying the role of climate and geography in the development of civilizations?
Last Answer : Any AP World History text because that is one of the themes discussed. I like Traditions and Encounters” by Bentley & Ziegler. You might want to buy it used or borrow it because new it’s about $250. But here’s a hint: waterways and trade routes.
Description : Was geography an easy subject for you?
Last Answer : Not so great.
Description : How is your geography knowledge? Were you taught it in school?
Last Answer : i know i’m here and you’re there. i do alright.
Description : Name the different types of environmental pollution. -Geography
Last Answer : The different types of environmental pollution are:- 1. Air pollution 2. Water pollution 3. Soil pollution 4. Noise pollution.
Description : What are the measures to control water pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Industrial effluents must be treated. 2. Drinking water sources must be kept clean. 3. Sewage treatment plants, disposal of waste on the water bodies must be controlled.
Description : What is Bio-diversity? -Geography
Last Answer : The variety of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) in a region is known as biodiversity. Define The Following: 1. Biosphere : Biosphere is the part of the earth where life exists. 2 ... 6. Acid rain : Acid rain contains high amounts of acids particularly sulphuric acid and carbon monoxide.
Description : The only living planet in our solar system is ____ -Geography
Last Answer : Correct Answer is: (a) Earth
Description : What is environment? -Geography
Last Answer : Environment is the surroundings where and organism, a community or an object exists.
Description : What is environmental pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : Environmental pollution is the unfavorable alteration of . our surrounding, wholly or partly by human action through direct and indirect effects.
Description : What are the important air pollutants? -Geography
Last Answer : The important air pollutants are carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, chloroflaoro carbons, hydro carbons etc.
Description : What are the measures to control air pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Control of gaseous pollutants. 2. Contrpl of emission from automobiles. 3. Planting more trees. 4. Use of non-conventional energy sources. 5. Awareness programme, legal control literacy and education.
Description : What tis water pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : Water pollution is alteration in physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water which may have harmful effects on human and aquatic life.
Description : What are the important sources of water pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : The important sources of water pollution are : Natural: Soil erosion, landslides, volcanic eruption, decay and decomposition of plants and animals etc.. Man made: Industrial effluents, urban waste, domestic waste, agricultural waste, thermal waste, oil spill, nuclear waste etc.
Description : Name the different kinds of water pollution. -Geography
Last Answer : Water pollution is of different types. 1. Sea or ocean water pollution 2. Ground water pollution 3. River water pollution 4. Lake pollution. Etc.
Description : What is soil pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : Soil pollution is decrease in the quality of soils either due to human sources or natural sources by both.
Description : What are the results of soil pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : It results in the increase of soil erosion, lack of humus, decrease in soil microorganisms, plant nutrients etc.
Description : What are the sources of soil pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : Sources of soil pollution, industrial and mining waste. Domestic and urban waste, agricultural waste, nuclear waste etc.
Description : What are the effects of soil pollutants? -Geography
Last Answer : The effects of soil pollutants are it decreases the fertility of the soil, converts the region into wasteland, destroys the micro organisms in the soil etc.
Description : What is noise pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : Noise pollution is any undesirable sound dumped into the atmosphere leading to health hazards.
Description : What are the important sources of noise pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : The important sources of noise pollution are : Natural: Thunder, cyclones, lightning, heavy rainfall, hailstorms, water falls, ocean waves. Man-made: Industrial noise, automobiles, air crafts, domestic noise, mining etc.
Description : What are the effects of noise pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : The noise pollution causes temporary or permanent hearing problem, headaches, restlessness,, cardio vascular diseases, physical disorder, behavioural changes, lack of concentration, etc.
Description : What are the various methods of soil conservation? -Geography
Last Answer : Many different Methods of soil conservation: 1. Contour Plowing - Originating in ancient Phoenicia, Contour Plowing involves plowing grooves into the desired farmland, then planting the crop ... of nitrogen fertilizer and fungicides can increase yields and protect crops from drought and flooding.
Description : What are the measures to control noise pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Industries must be located away from the residential areas. 2. Construction of sound proof walls in the factories. 3. Restricting unnecessary use of sirens, horns and loud speakers. 4. ... 5. Protective instruments the workers in the industries. 6. Noise producing vehicles must be checked.
Description : Why is North America called ‘Land of Prairies’? -Geography
Last Answer : The central plains of North America are also known as the great plains or the prairies. The plain consists of vast expanse, almost 3/5 of the total area of North America of flat to gently rolling ... tributaries. This is one of the most fertile plains of the world and is a good farming region.
Description : Make a list of important countries of North America. -Geography
Last Answer : There are 24 countries in North America. Canada, United States of America and Mexico are three large countries by their size.
Description : Mention the location and extent of North America -Geography
Last Answer : North America is located entirely to the North of the equator. It lies within 7°N to 84°N latitudes. The Tropic of Cancer passes through Mexico and the Arctic circle through the northern part of Canada ... by the Isthmus of Panama. It is separated from the continent of Asia by the Berring Strait.
Description : How are the Grand Canyon of North America formed? -Geography
Last Answer : The Colorado river drains into Colorado Plateau and forms the Grand Canyon.
Description : Name the important plants of animals of North America. -Geography
Last Answer : North America has a wide variety of natural vegetation and wildlife. 1. The Tundra Mosses and Lichens are found here. Some stunted flowering plants grow in summer. Animals like Arctic fox, ... Animals like the desert fox, lizards, rattle snakes and various kinds of insects are found here.
Description : Make a list of important rivers of North America. -Geography
Last Answer : The Mississippi and Missouri are the great rivers of North America. The other rivers are Ohio, Tennessee Arkansas, Rio Grande, Yukon, Red, Colorado, Columbia, Peace, Snake and St. Lawrence etc.,
Description : Who is called ‘Lumber Jacks’ in North America? -Geography
Last Answer : Lumbering is a highly organized job in North America People engaged in lumbering in Canada are known as ‘Lumber Jacks’.
Description : Mention the important races and their languages formed in North America. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Most of the North Americans are descendants of Europeans or American Indians and Africans. There are also some native or indigenous people. 2. Most of them speak Spanish, English, French or American Indian Languages.