Question
On a clean glass plate, a drop of water spreads to form
a thin layer whereas a drop of mercury remains almost spherical because:Solution
The cohesion (attraction between molecules) of mercury is greater than its adhesion (attraction to glass), causing it to form a spherical shape.
Consider the following statements with reference to the features of Himalayas:
1. These mountains are tectonic in origin.
2. These are you...
Which of the following are reasons for frequent floods in regions surrounding Assam?
1. Brahmaputra River unloads huge sediment in the region bro...
Crop sown soon after the onset of south-west monsoon in India, what is this called?
Sink hole is the Phenomenon of which type of topography?
Which lake in India is known as the largest lagoon?
Another name of Carborundum is
Arrange the following mountain ranges from North to South.
1. Vindhya Range
2. Ajanta range
3. Satpura range
4. Nal...
Which region of the Earth is known as the "Ring of Fire"?
Which of the following physiographical features were formed when the Indo-Australian plate and the Eurasian plate converged?
1. Trans-Himalayas
Which state is the largest producer of Uranium in India?
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