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Your Geography Guide

Here, you will find notes specifically based on geography courses at the school, college, and university levels, which are useful for various competitive exams like NET, UPSC, RPSC, UPPSC, BPSC, KVS, NVS, HTET, RTET, DSSSB, SSC, and more. Not only will you get high-quality geography notes, but also related maps that will help enhance your knowledge. The goal of this website is to make geography simple and interesting so that everyone can easily understand and benefit from it. After each article, you will find MCQs based on that topic to help you assess how well you’ve understood what you’ve studied. Additionally, you can ask questions, share your knowledge in the comment box, and offer suggestions for improvement. If you find the content on this website helpful, please share it with as many geography students as possible. We look forward to your support.

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Data Reception Transmission and Processing in Remote Sensing
Remote Sensing and GIS

Data Reception, Transmission, and Processing in Remote Sensing

Remote sensing technology helps us collect data from the Earth’s surface using aircraft and satellites. This technology is widely used in environmental monitoring, disaster management, urban planning, and scientific research. However, the data collected needs to undergo data reception, transmission, and processing in remote sensing before it can be analyzed and used effectively. Let’s explore how this process works in a detailed and simple way.

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Hurricane image captured by GOES weather satellite
Remote Sensing and GIS

Weather Satellites: GOES, NOAA AVHRR, and More

Weather monitoring and forecasting were among the first civilian uses of satellite remote sensing. This began with TIROS-1 (Television and Infrared Observation Satellite – 1), the first true weather satellite, launched by the United States in 1960. Over the next five years, more weather satellites were sent into space, following near-polar orbits. These satellites provided repeated observations of weather patterns across the globe.

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Thermal Imaging
Remote Sensing and GIS

Thermal Imaging: Seeing the Invisible with Heat Sensors

Have you ever wondered how firefighters detect people in a smoke-filled building or how satellites measure the temperature of the Earth’s surface? The answer lies in thermal imaging, a remote sensing technique that captures heat instead of visible light.

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Physical Geography

cloudbursing
Physical Geography

Cloudbursts: Causes, Effects, and Preparedness

Discover the captivating phenomenon of cloudbursts – sudden, intense rainfall events capable of causing significant damage. Learn about their causes, effects, and the regions most vulnerable to these natural occurrences.

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Coriolis Force
Physical Geography

Coriolis Force

Coriolis force, also known as Coriolis effect, is an apparent force created due to the Earth’s rotation. It causes winds in the Northern Hemisphere to veer to the right and those in the Southern Hemisphere to veer to the left.

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Minimum-Maximum-Thermometer
Physical Geography

Temperature Concepts and Measurement

Heat and temperature are not the same. Heat is a form of energy that flows from one system or object to another because the two are at different temperatures. Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy (motion) of individual molecules in matter.

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University Syllabus and Notice

World Geography

oregon waterfalls
Geography in English

10 Highest Waterfalls in the United States

Discover America’s most magnificent waterfalls as we explore the top 10 highest cascades in the USA. From Yosemite’s towering falls to Hawaii’s hidden gems, experience nature’s most dramatic vertical drops and plan your next waterfall adventure.

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General Geography

What is Geography?
General Geography

What is Geography?

The history of geography dates back over 2,000 years to the Greeks, who coined the term by combining “geo” and “graphein” to mean “earth writing” or “earth description.” Ptolemy’s Guide to Geography in the 2nd century CE marked one of the discipline’s first books, emphasizing a representation of the entire known world using pictures.

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General Geography

Maps and Scale

A map is a simplified view of an area, usually a part of the Earth’s surface, seen from above and scaled down. The process of making maps is called cartography, a part of geography. Maps are essential tools for geographers to show spatial information and analyze relationships between different places.

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General Geography

Career Opportunities for Geography Students

Geography degrees equip students with a wide range of skills, making them adaptable and valuable in the job market. The interdisciplinary nature of geography allows graduates to connect and integrate knowledge from different fields, making them well-rounded professionals.

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General Geography

Social Forestry

Discover the benefits and components of social forestry, including urban forestry, rural forestry, and farm forestry.

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World Geography