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What is the world's largest desert?
Which ancient civilization is associated with modern-day Iraq?
What is the highest mountain peak in the world?
Which sense is responsible for detecting taste?
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What is the name of the first web browser?
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Which country has the longest coastline?
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What is the number of bones in the adult human skeleton?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of computer?
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मेर्केटर प्रोजेक्शन में आकार और पैमाना संरक्षित होता है
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छोटे पैमाने के मानचित्र में अधिक विवरण होता है
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प्वाइंट सिंबल मानचित्र पर सीमा का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है
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थेमैटिक मानचित्र में राहत और ऊंचाई दिखाता है
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जीआईएस (जियोग्राफिक इन्फॉर्मेशन सिस्टम) में डेटा_analysis के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है
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स्पेशियल एनालिसिस में डेटा का उपयोग संपत्ति की सीमा को दर्शाने के लिए किया जाता है
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Study Notes
Geography
- World's largest continent: Asia
- World's largest ocean: Pacific Ocean
- World's longest river: Nile River (6,853 km)
- World's largest desert: Sahara Desert
- World's highest mountain peak: Mount Everest (8,848 m)
- World's largest waterfall: Victoria Falls
- Countries with the longest coastlines:
- Canada
- Indonesia
- Russia
History
- Ancient civilizations:
- Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq)
- Ancient Egypt
- Indus Valley Civilization (modern-day Pakistan and India)
- Ancient Greece
- Ancient Rome
- Major world wars:
- World War I (1914-1918)
- World War II (1939-1945)
- Notable historical events:
- French Revolution (1789-1799)
- American Revolution (1765-1783)
- Industrial Revolution (18th-19th centuries)
Science
- Branches of science:
- Biology: study of living organisms
- Chemistry: study of matter and its properties
- Physics: study of energy and matter
- Human body:
- 206 bones in the adult human skeleton
- 5 senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, smell
- Blood types: A, B, AB, O
- Universe:
- 8 planets in our solar system: Mercury, Mars, Venus, Earth, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter
- Sun is the center of our solar system
- Stars are massive balls of hot, glowing gas
Technology
- Types of computers:
- Desktop
- Laptop
- Tablet
- Smartphone
- Internet:
- World Wide Web (WWW) was invented in 1989
- Most popular web browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari
- Communication:
- First telephone call was made in 1876
- Email was invented in 1972
Miscellaneous
- Currencies:
- USD (United States dollar)
- EUR (Euro)
- GBP (British pound)
- JPY (Japanese yen)
- Famous landmarks:
- Eiffel Tower (Paris, France)
- Great Wall of China
- Taj Mahal (Agra, India)
- Holidays:
- Christmas (December 25)
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Halloween (October 31)
Geography
- Asia is the world's largest continent
- The Pacific Ocean, covering an area of over 155.6 million km², is the world's largest ocean
- The Nile River, stretching 6,853 km, is the world's longest river
- The Sahara Desert, spanning over 9,200,000 km², is the world's largest desert
- Mount Everest, standing at 8,848 m, is the world's highest mountain peak
- Victoria Falls, located in Zimbabwe, is the world's largest waterfall
- Canada has the longest coastline among countries, followed by Indonesia and Russia
History
- Mesopotamia, located in modern-day Iraq, was one of the earliest ancient civilizations
- Ancient Egypt, known for its pyramids, was another influential civilization
- The Indus Valley Civilization, situated in modern-day Pakistan and India, was a significant civilization in ancient Asia
- Ancient Greece, known for its philosophers and mythology, contributed significantly to Western civilization
- Ancient Rome, known for its architecture and governance, played a crucial role in shaping modern society
- World War I lasted from 1914 to 1918, while World War II took place from 1939 to 1945
- The French Revolution, which lasted from 1789 to 1799, marked a significant turning point in European history
- The American Revolution, spanning from 1765 to 1783, led to the formation of the United States
- The Industrial Revolution, which occurred from the 18th to the 19th centuries, transformed the global economy
Science
- Biology is the study of living organisms, focusing on their structure, growth, evolution, and distribution
- Chemistry is the study of matter and its properties, including composition, reactions, and interactions
- Physics is the study of energy and matter, examining topics such as motion, energy, and forces
- The adult human skeleton consists of 206 bones
- Humans have five senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell
- There are four main blood types: A, B, AB, and O
- Our solar system consists of eight planets: Mercury, Mars, Venus, Earth, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, and Jupiter
- The Sun is the center of our solar system, and stars are massive balls of hot, glowing gas
Technology
- The four main types of computers are desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone
- The World Wide Web (WWW) was invented in 1989 by Tim Berners-Lee
- The most popular web browsers are Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari
- The first telephone call was made in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell
- Email was invented in 1972 by Ray Tomlinson
Miscellaneous
- The United States dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), British pound (GBP), and Japanese yen (JPY) are prominent currencies
- The Eiffel Tower, located in Paris, France, is a famous landmark
- The Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal, located in Agra, India, are renowned historical monuments
- Christmas is celebrated on December 25, New Year's Day on January 1, and Halloween on October 31
Cartography
Key Concepts
- Cartography is the study and practice of creating maps, which are visual representations of geographic data.
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Map Projections:
- Mercator projection: preserves shapes and angles, but distorts size and scale, commonly used for navigation.
- Gall-Peters projection: attempts to preserve shape and size, but distorts angles, providing a more accurate representation of countries' relative sizes.
- Azimuthal projection: preserves directions and shapes, but distorts size and scale, often used for mapping the polar regions.
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Map Scales:
- Large scale: shows more detail, but covers a smaller area, typically used for urban planning and architecture.
- Small scale: shows less detail, but covers a larger area, often used for national and international maps.
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Map Symbols and Legends:
- Point symbols: represent individual features, such as buildings or landmarks, like icons or simple shapes.
- Line symbols: represent linear features, such as roads or boundaries, like dashed or solid lines.
- Area symbols: represent regions or zones, such as countries or parks, like colors or textures.
Types of Maps
- Topographic Maps: show relief and elevation, often using contour lines and shading to depict mountains, valleys, and other natural features.
- Thematic Maps: display specific data or themes, such as climate, population, or economy, using colors, symbols, and patterns to convey information.
- Navigation Maps: designed for navigation, often featuring roads, borders, and landmarks, commonly used for travel and transportation.
- Cadastral Maps: show property boundaries and ownership, typically used for urban planning, property development, and taxation.
Cartographic Techniques
- GIS (Geographic Information System): a computer-based system for capturing, storing, and analyzing geospatial data, allowing for spatial analysis and mapping.
- Remote Sensing: the acquisition of data about the Earth's surface through aerial or satellite imagery, providing data on land use, land cover, and environmental changes.
- Spatial Analysis: the examination of patterns and relationships within and between geographic data sets, enabling the identification of trends, correlations, and predictions.
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