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Important Terms Biogas: Biogas typically refers to a mixture of different gases produced by the breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen. Geothermal energy: Geothermal energy is the heat emanating from underneath the surface of the earth. Drilling : Drilling is a cutting process that uses a drill bit to cut a hole of circular cross-section in solid … [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