Geography

Important Terms Air Pollution: It is caused by the presence of high proportion of undesirable gases, such as sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide. Agro-Based Industries : Industries which obtain raw materials from agricultural products. Example- sugar industry. Agglomeration Economies: The industries tend to come together to make use of the advantages offered by urban … [Read more...] about Geography Chapter 6 Manufacturing Industries – Notes & Study Material

Important Terms Mineral : A naturally occurring substance that has a definite chemical composition is a mineral. ​Rock : A rock is an aggregate of one or more minerals but without definite composition of a constituent of mineral. Ores : Rocks from which minerals are mined are known as ores. Although more than 2,800 types of minerals have been identified, only about 100 … [Read more...] about Geography Chapter 5 Mineral and Energy Resources – Notes & Study Material

New Terms Agriculture: Agriculture is the cultivation and breeding of animals, plants and fungi for food, fibre, biofuel, medicinal plants and other products used to sustain and enhance life. ​Primitive Subsistence Farming: Primitive Subsistence farming is the type of farming that is done on a small patch of land with the help of primitive tools such as hoe, digging … [Read more...] about Geography Chapter 4 Agriculture – Notes & Study Material

Water Scarcity And the Need For Water Conservation And Management Though three-fourth of the earth’s surface is covered with water, only a small proportion of it is fresh water that can be used for drinking. 96.5 per cent of the total volume of world’s water is estimated to exist as oceans.2.5 per cent is fresh water. 70 per cent of this fresh water occurs as ice sheets and … [Read more...] about Geography Chapter 3 Water Resources – Notes & Study Material

Land supports natural vegetation, wildlife, human life, economic activities, transport and communication systems. In India, about 43% of land area is plain, 30% is of mountains and 27% is of plateaus. Land resources are used for many purposes like forests, land not available for cultivation, other uncultivated land, follow lands and net shown area.  We humans along with the … [Read more...] about Chapter 2 Geography Class 10 Forest and Wildlife Resources – Notes & Study Material

Important Terms Resources: All the useful elements of the environment that satisfy our basic needs are called resources. ​Natural resources: A natural resource is something that is found in nature and can be used by people for economic gain. Earth's natural resources include light, air, water, plants, animals, soil, stone, minerals, fossil fuels, etc. Man-made resources: … [Read more...] about Geography Chapter 1 Resources and Development – Notes & Study Material