The theory of continental drift is an attempt to explain the present arrangement of continents and ocean basins. The idea of continental drift is very old as Abraham Ortelius in 1596. The concept was independently and more fully developed by Alfred Wegner, a German meteorologist and geophysicist, in his book ‘Origin of Continents and Oceans’ […]
Theory of Continental Drift | Continents | Earth | Geography
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Winds: Essay on Winds | Atmosphere | Earth | Geography
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Here is an essay an ‘Winds’ for class 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. Find paragraphs, long and short essays on ‘Winds’ especially written for school and college students. Essay on Winds Essay # 1. Planetary Winds: These winds move in one direction throughout the year. They move from high pressure areas of major pressure […]
Plate Tectonic Theory: Base and Mechanisms | Earth | Geology
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Plate Tectonic Theory is a comprehensive theory which offers explanations for various relief features and tectonic events viz. mountain building, folding and faulting, continental drift, vulcanicity, seismic events (earthquakes) etc. Base of the Plate Tectonic Theory: The rigid lithospheric slabs or rigid and solid landmasses having a thickness of about 100 km composed of Earth’s […]