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. ..

What are the major characteristics of El Nino that reappear with its every cycle? Examine the impacts of El Nino on regional climate, ecosystems and human activities with reference to (1) Australia (2) California

The following are the major characteristics of El Nino that reappear with its every cycle- Anomalous warming of surface water. Is a warm southward flowing current off the coast of Peru. Involves sea surface temperature increases in the eastern and ..

What characters can be assigned to monsoon climate that succeeds in feeding more than 50% of world population residing in Monsoon Asia?

Climate is the long-term average weather condition, over a particular area for the past several years. The meteorological variables i.e. humidity, pressure, temperature, wind, and precipitation are measured to understand the characteristics of the climate. Classification Koeppen’s classification of the ..