South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment.

In the recent years the south china sea has become very significant in the geopolitical rivalries of the world because of its expected natural resources and the strategic reasons. The south china sea is one of the most disputed sea ..

While elucidating their formation, account for the distribution of atolls around the globe within tropical and subtropical waters of oceans and seas.

Atolls are formed due to accumulation and compaction of skeletons of lime secreting organisms know as coral polyps. Coral polyps cannot survive above water level so they are always found either up to water level or below it. They always ..

Describe three landforms each created due to (1) endogenous (2) exogenous forces.

Landforms created due to endogenetic forces: Fold Mountains Fold mountains are formed due to folding of crustal rocks by compressive force generated by endogenetic forces. These are the highest and most extensive landforms of the world and found in all ..

Despite being rich in natural resources, Africa continent has widespread poverty and under-development. Examine the causes.

Africa is an example of paradox of plenty. Africa is blessed with vast natural resources and rich environments. It is endowed with productive land and with valuable natural resources, which include renewable resources (such as water, forestry, and fisheries) and ..

Population-Resource Regions: Why tropical monsoon region is densely populated in comparison to the equatorial region?

The equatorial, hot, wet climate is found between 5 to 10 degree north and south of the equator. The equatorial regions are generally sparsely populated. The reason is mainly due to heavy downpour, gloomy wet forests, humid conditions and dangerous ..

With suitable examples, discuss how plate movements affect the formation and distribution of natural resources around the world.

Plate Tectonics are not only responsible for formation and distribution of earth’s crust, but are also responsible for formation and distribution of major natural resources of the world such as petroleum and minerals. With respect to petroleum, it is found ..

Explain the meaning of soil retrogression while differentiating it from soil degradation. What are the major consequences of soil retrogression and degradation?

Soil retrogression and degradation are two important regressive evolution processes which take place due to loss of equilibrium of a stable soil. Retrogression primarily occurs due to soil erosion.  Whereas, Degradation is an evolution process which is different from natural evolution ..

Production of Commercial Timber / Lumbering around the world is concentrated in the mid-latitude regions. Why? Explain while giving an account of spatial distribution of Commercial Timber Belts Forests around the world.

There are two major timber producing in the world viz. the temperate forest belt and other scattered in tropical and equatorial zone. The temperate forest belt encircles almost entire globe in mid latitude of northern hemisphere. This forest belt provides ..

Identifying the factors responsible for formation of tides, discuss their geographical and economic significance.

Tides are type of natural coastal phenomena that cause a regular surge and dip in ocean water levels on coasts. Types of tides: Based on diurnal frequency – Diurnal, semi diurnal and mixed. Based on time interval – spring tide ..

Discuss the concept of air mass and explain its role in macro-climatic changes.

According to meteorology, an air mass is a large volume of air having uniform temperature, pressure, and water vapor content. It can cover a large proportion of area by the adaption of the characteristics of the surface present below it. ..