Monthly Archives: March 2008

The Structure of the Ocean Floor(Ocean Topography)

Posted on March 22, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The study of landforms is the science of topography. When we speak of the topography of the ocean floor, we mean the various shapes that the bottom of the ocean can take. We tend to picture the ocean … Continue reading →

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Ocean

Posted on March 22, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

An ocean is a major body of saline water, and a principal component of the hydrosphere. Approximately 71% of the Earth’s surface (an area of some 361 million square kilometers) is covered by ocean, a continuous body of water that … Continue reading →

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GPS – Leading the way

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Go left or is it right? If you are afraid to ask, you can depend on these GPS devices. New Delhi: Global positioning system (GPS) devices have begun making inroads, although the progress is slower than one would expect in … Continue reading →

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Delhi to have intelligent traffic system by 2010

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The capital’s traffic system is in for a major overhaul before the Commonwealth Games in 2010, with Delhi Police planning to put in place an IT-driven Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) which will monitor and streamline vehicular movement. Dedicated lanes for … Continue reading →