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Tides are caused due the gravitational pull of the moon on the water in oceans and seas. The enormous movement of water between the high tides and low tides provides a very large source of energy in the coastal areas of the worl..

This is a special type of germination found in mangrove plants. Mangrove plants are found in marshy areas and on the sea coast. In viviparous germination, the seeds germinate while still attached to the parent plan..

Excessive production of CO 2 leads to an increase in the concentration of CO in the Earth's atmosphere. This leads to what is known as 'the green house effect'. Simply stated green house effect creates ozone layer depletion or displaces ozone protection from certain areas (or holes) in ..

Special Type of Germination: Vivipary - This is a special type of germination found in mangrove plants. Mangrove plants are found in marshy areas and on the sea coast. In viviparous germination, the seeds germinate while still attached to the parent plant. The embryo grows out o..

Earths surface is made up of large number of mountains and valleys. They were naturally made during the cooling of earth's surface during earth's formation. Mountains and valleys are responsible for river systems as well as many other climatic features including rainfall and its pattern. They form..

Pollution of Water - Pollution of the environment is a major global problem of today. It is heartening to note that in the last 25 years or so, scientists and environmentalists have created a great deal of awareness on environment pollution. Several national and international laws and charters and ..

Tides are caused due the gravitational pull of the moon on the water in oceans and seas. The enormous movement of water between the high tides and low tides provides a very large source of energy in the coastal areas of the world. This tidal energy can be harnessed by construc..

Major Ecosystems (Biomes) - Biome is a large, regional or sub continental biosystem characterized by a major vegetation type or other distinct landscape characters such as tropical deciduous forest, tundra biome, etc. "The major terrestrial ecosystems (largest ecological units) of distinctive terre..

. It causes an increase of the earth's temperature. Remember : If the temperature of the earth's atmosphere gradually rises it will result in melting of the polar ice, and cause the sea level to rise, which, in turn, will result in the flooding of all low lying areas, especially..

Sodium Chloride - Sodium chloride is the commonly available salt and so is called common salt. Seawater is the main source of sodium chloride. Seawater contains about 3.5% of soluble salts, the most common of which is sodium chloride (2.7 to 2.9%). Saline water of inland lakes is also a good source..