GENERAL STUDIES

Movement of the Earth and effects of the rotation and revolution of the earth - summer and winter solstice, spring and autumnal equinox

Movement of the Earth |Effects of Rotation & Revolution

The movement of the Earth is something we rarely notice while standing on its surface, yet it is constantly in motion. This movement happens in two ways: Rotation – The Earth spins on its...

GENERAL STUDIES / GEOGRAPHY

Natural Disasters | Types, Examples & Precautions

Natural disasters are sudden, destructive events caused by natural forces. They can lead to significant loss of life and property, along with long-term socio-economic impacts. We define disaster as any event that disrupts normal...

The definition of Latitude and longitude: Latitude and longitude are imaginary horizontal and vertical lines drawn on a globe. It helps us to determine the location or position of any place or point on the Earth's surface. The important topics covered under this post are: Definition of Latitude and longitude, Equator, Numbering of Latitude and longitudes, Important Latitudes, Important facts about Latitudes and longitudes, Units of latitude and longitude, Prime Meridian or Greenwich Meridian, Difference between Latitude and Longitude and finally how to locate a place using Latitude and Longitude

GENERAL STUDIES / GEOGRAPHY

Latitude horizontal or vertical? Definition & Important Latitudes

Latitude and longitude are imaginary lines drawn on a globe to help us pinpoint the exact location of any place on Earth. A common question that kids often ask is, “Is latitude horizontal or...

Types of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks

GENERAL STUDIES

Types of Rocks – Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic

Rocks are the building blocks of our planet, and understanding their different types helps unlock the mysteries of Earth’s history. Rocks can be classified into three primary types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Each type...

GENERAL STUDIES / GEOGRAPHY / THE SOLAR SYSTEM / THE UNIVERSE

THE SOL SYSTEM OR THE SOLAR SYSTEM FOR KIDS

The Solar System or the Sol System is the family of the Sun. It consists of the Sun at the center, the eight planets, their satellites (moons), the asteroids, meteors, comets, and five dwarf...

Facts about stars for kids - stars in reality

GENERAL STUDIES / GEOGRAPHY / THE UNIVERSE

Facts about Stars for Kids – Definition, Formation and Lives

Here are some cool facts about stars for kids discussed in this post: the definition of a star, how many stars there are in the universe, how stars are formed, why they twinkle, and...

GENERAL STUDIES / GEOGRAPHY / THE SOLAR SYSTEM / THE UNIVERSE

SOLAR SYSTEM FACTS FOR KIDS | BASIC AND AMAZING

If you’re intrigued by space’s wonders or curious about our cosmic neighborhood, you’re in the right spot. Throughout history, humanity has probed the solar system to uncover its mysteries. As we discover more, its...

Definition or meaning of Universe or Cosmos for kids

GENERAL STUDIES / GEOGRAPHY / THE UNIVERSE

Universe for Kids: Introduction to Cosmos

Introduction to the Universe or the Cosmos for Kids Definition/meaning of the Universe for kids- The universe is a wide-open space that holds everything we see in the sky, including our home, the Earth....