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How is soil formed?

The uppermost layer of earth’s crust is known as soil. Weathering of rocks, metamorphosis, and chemical processes leads to formation of soil. Thus soil can be called rock in its final state of decay. Soil formation is a very slow process which can even take thousands of years. Soil which is found lying in the…

How is snow formed?

Snow is a form of precipitation that occurs in the form of crystalline water ice. It consists of multitude of snowflakes that fall from clouds. The precipitation of crystalline water ice leads to the formation of snow. Snow is considered as a granular material since it contains tiny particles. Snowflakes come in a variety of…

How is score kept in bowling?

Bowling scores are usually recorded either on a sheet or calculated and shown on a video screen. When all the pins are knocked down in one frame, score gets multiplied. An overview of bowling score Bowling consists of ten points each game, collectively also known as frames. An ideal game of bowling is measured by…

How is pollution damaging Taj Mahal?

The Taj Mahal, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, is perhaps the most beautiful and exquisite symbol of love. It was built in Agra by Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, over 350 years ago. It has been exquisitely built with marble, turquoise, jade, lapis lazuli…

How is magnet strength measured?

A magnet is an object which creates a magnetic field around it. The characteristics of the magnet determine the weak to the strong fields of the same around it. Magnets can be categorized into two parts which are as follows: • Permanent magnets: They are magnetized and would remain magnetized for the lifetime. • Electro…