Geography
Biosphere: Lithosphere, Hydrospher
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- Biosphere: Lithosphere, Hydrospher
- Introduction - Geography
- The Solar System & Universe
- Continents of the World
- Oceans on The Earth
- Time & Zones (Latitude and Longitude)
- Coriolis & Different Effect
- Atmosphere
- Winds, Clouds, Rainfall, Islands & Rocks
- Earthquakes and Volcanoes
- Various Landforms – Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Glaciers, Rivers, Groundwater etc. / India Physical Features
- Soil Resources of the Indian Sub-continent
- Agriculture in India
- Minerals in India
- Major Industries of India
- India State of Forest Report 2019
- The Drainage System of India
- Transport in India (Road, Rail, Air)
- India Facts and Figures- States, UTs and their Capitals
- Census - Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio
- Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks in India
- RAMSAR Wetland Sites
- Important Irrigation and Power Projects
- Mount Everest
- Indian Subcontinent, Union Territories & Border with Neighboring Countries
- Project Tiger & Tiger Reserves
- Cities at the Bank of River
- Wonders of the World - Ancient, Medieval, New & Others
- Some Important Industries
- Famous Sites of India & World
- Major Straits of the World that (Connect & Separate)
- Important Discoveries (World)
- Major Island, Canals, Dams & Deserts of the World
- Aquatic Area, Coastline, Boundary Lines & Geographical Epithets
- Some Important Tribes and their Homeland (World)
- Some Important Places in the World
- Major Waterfalls and Lakes of India & World
- Country, Capital and Currency
- Glossary of Geographical Terms
- Miscellaneous - Geography
Biosphere: Lithosphere, Hydrospher
Biosphere
- The part of the Earth where life exists is called the Biosphere ('bios'means 'life').
- The Earth is the only planet of the solar system that supports life. Life is possible because of its unique lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere.
Lithosphere
- The uppermost layer of the Earth's crust which is capable of supporting life is called Lithosphere.
- The Lithosphere (or land) covers two-sevenths or 29.22% (14,90,41,182 sq. km) of the total surface are. the earth.
Hydrosphere
- Hydrosphere (or sea) covers five-sevenths or m accurately 70.78% (36,10,59,226 sq. km) of the total surface area of the earth.
- Water is freely available in the gaseous, liquid and solid state.
- It is necessary for carrying out chemical reactions within the bodies of the living organisms.
- Water also dissolves and transports nutrients from the soil to the plants.
- It is used by plants for making food.
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