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Natural Gas, Advantages and Disadvantages What is Natural Gas? Natural gas is a fossil energy source  that is produced deep under the earth's surface and can be used for cooking, heating, and producing electricity. Natural gas is a nonrenewable fuel made up of a variety of compounds. It is colourless and odourless, with Methane making up the majority of it. Methane is made up of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms (CH4). When decomposed plants and animals are exposed to intense heat and pressure for several years beneath the earth's surface, natural gas is produced (about a million years). Natural gas also includes non-hydrocarbon gases including carbon dioxide and water vapour, as well as natural gas liquids (NGLs), which are also hydrocarbon gas liquids. Natural gas is a highly flammable energy source that is often used as a fuel and in the manufacture of materials and chemicals all over the world. What are the sources of Natural Gas? Natural gas is derived from the earth

What is the  Function of Meiosis? It’s  Stages  and Example of Meiosis What is Meiosis? Meiosis is a mechanism in which the number of chromosomes in a cell  is reduced before reproduction in eukaryotic, sex-breeding animals. Many species make gametes out of these cells, such as eggs and sperm. During reproduction, the gametes will mate and form a new zygote. Combining the two gametes would give the zygote the same number of alleles as the parent since the number of alleles decreases during meiosis. Each gene has two copies in diploid species. Meiosis is the process by which a cell divides twice to form four cells that contain half of the genetic information. These  cells  are our sex cells – sperm in men and eggs in women. Functions of meiosis? Many sexually reproducing species, like their parents, need meiosis to ensure that their offspring have an equal number of chromosomes. The two cells form a new pair during the fertilization process. The offspring would have four copies of each

T he Impact of Globalisation on Indian Agriculture – NCERT Class 10 What is Globali z ation? Globalization is a multi-faceted concept that refers to the unification of a country's economy with the global economy. It's because of a slew of different policies aimed at transforming the environment into one of greater interdependence and integration. It entails the establishment of networks and pursuits aimed at breaking down social, geographic, and economic barriers. Globalization aims to establish connections so that events in India can be influenced by events taking place elsewhere.   Impact on agriculture   Globalization has had an effect on Indian agriculture since colonial times. India's raw cotton and species were valuable exports. Farmers in Champaran, India, revolted in 1917 against being forced to cultivate indigo instead of food grains in order to supply dye to Britain's booming textile industry. As a result, globalization has both benefited and harmed Indian agr

Human Nervous System  What is the Nervous System? its function and Parts of the Human Nervous System What is the nervous system? The nervous system is made up of a complex network of specialized neurons that transmit information. When we progress up the food chain, the nervous system becomes more complex. The nervous system is a part of the body that transmits information across the body. It enables animals to adjust to their environment. The central nervous system is made up of the cortex, spinal cord, and nerves. It can be found in almost any animal or plant. Its aim is to coordinate movement and process information from the senses. For example, synergists  such as jellyfish have relatively simple neural nets throughout the body. Crabs have a more complex nervous system in the form of 2 nerve centers. The nervous system in the human body directs stimulus-based organ movements that identify and transfer neurons. They send signals in the form of electrical impulses that are received b

What is Antivirus Software? Types of Computer Antivirus Software What is the Antivirus software?   Antivirus software is a program or series of programs that are designed to protect a computer by preventing, searching for, detecting, and removing software viruses. Most antivirus software can run in the background once installed, providing real-time security against virus attacks. Virus security software protects your files and hardware from viruses such as worms, Trojan horses, and spyware, and can also include features such as customizable firewalls and website blocking. Why Antivirus software is necessary? Users must have these antivirus tools installed and updated, as a device without antivirus software protection would become infected within minutes of connecting to the internet. The barrage is relentless, which means antivirus companies must update their detection tools on a daily basis to keep up with the more than 60,000 new pieces of malware generated every day. To avoid detect

How Has The Steam Engine Changed The World? Ncert Notes History Steam Engine Introduction The steam engine was a fantastic invention of the Industrial Revolution. A steam engine may be used as part of a larger engine or on its own. Many experiments in the 17th century resulted in a technology that could control large factories. By the mid-nineteenth century, this had also provided for deeper mines and the creation of a transportation network. Industrial Power Pre 1750 Prior to 1750, the widely accepted arbitrary start date for the industrial revolution, the majority of British and European enterprises were traditional and relied on water as their primary source of energy. Using streams and waterwheels, this was a well-established technology that was both proven and commonly available in the British landscape. There were significant issues because you needed to be near suitable water, which might take you to remote locations, and it always froze or dried up. It was, on the other hand