Learn what is temperature inversion. We explain its meaning and definition as well as its causes, effects and types with the help of diagram.
Category: Geography
Heat Budget of Earth and Oceans: Variation with Latitude
Learn what is heat budget of earth and how heat balance is maintained by various factors. We also explain heat surplus and heat deficit regions.
Earth System Spheres: Layers and Their Interactions
Learn about Earth system which composed of four spheres called lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere and their interactions.
Atmospheric Pressure: Measurement and Effect of Altitude, Density etc.
Learn what is atmospheric pressure and how to measure it. We also discuss how density, altitude and temperature affect this pressure.
Earth’s Atmosphere: Layers, Composition and Formation
Learn what is atmosphere and composition of earth’s atmosphere. We also discuss the formation and layers of the earth’s atmosphere.
Wind: Meaning, Direction, Speed & Global Wind Pattern & Map
Learn about the definition and meaning of wind. We also explain wind speed, wind direction and factors affecting these phenomena.
Trade Winds: Definition, Cause, Direction, Map, Impact & Important Facts
Learn about Trade Winds definition, meaning and their direction on map. We explain the impact of Hadley Cell and Coriolis Effect as causes of these winds.
What is Mid-Ocean Ridge? Important Facts and Features
Learn definition of mid-ocean ridge system and its location on world map. Also get the list of major active ridges and associated volcanoes.
Major Rivers in the United States: Interesting Facts and Details
List of major rivers in the United States of America. We present some interesting facts about largest and longest rivers in the USA.
Major Deserts of the World: List and the Map
A comprehensive list of world’s largest deserts. World’s largest hot desert is Sahara and cold desert is Antarctica.
List of Major Straits of the World
Learn about the major straits in the world. This list includes Straits of Malacca, Hormuz, Gibraltar, Palk, Magellan etc.
Major Local Winds of the World: With Map and Examples
A comprehensive list of the names of the local winds of the world. We example them by map, examples, regions and nature of the winds.
List of Major Ocean Currents in the World
List of the names of major ocean currents in the world. We discuss both cold ocean currents and warm ocean currents along with map.
Ocean Currents of the World: Map, Types, Causes, Characteristics
Learn about world’s major ocean currents. We discuss the ocean currents map, their causes, classification and various characteristics.
Continents of the World: Map, Area, Countries, Population
Learn interesting facts about seven continents of the world. We also discuss map, area and population of these continents.
Coriolis Force: Definition of Effect Caused by Earth’s Rotation
Learn the definition of Coriolis Force caused by Earth’s rotation. Coriolis Effect causes winds to deflect. Deflection is maximum as poles and zero at equator.
Upwelling and Downwelling: Definition and the Role of Wind Current
Learn the definition of upwelling and downwelling. We also discuss the meaning of these processes and role of wind direction, Corialis Force and Earth’s rotation.
Oceans of the World: How Many Oceans are There?
There are five oceans in the world: The Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific and the Southern Ocean which cover 70.8% surface of the Earth.
El Niño vs. La Niña: Differences and Impact on Weather and Rainfall
Learn about the differences between El Nino and La Nina. In this article we explain the impact of these oscillations on weather and rainfall over the years.
Climate Oscillations: Definition, Periodicity, El Nino, La Nina
Learn about climate oscillations on Earth. We explain definitions, periodicity, El Nino, La Nina, NAO, PDO and millennial climate cycles.
Equinox vs. Solstice: Meaning and Difference along with Diagram
Learn the difference between equinox and solstice with the help of diagrams. We explain the dates of these events in summer, winter, spring and autumn.