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Journey to the end of the Earth (Tishani Doshi)

CBSE · Class 12 · English

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Topics in Journey to the end of the Earth (Tishani Doshi)

1

Journey and First Impressions

  • The narrator travels aboard the Russian research vessel Akademik Shokalskiy to Antarctica.
  • The journey begins 13.09 degrees north of the Equator in Madras.
  • The narrator crosses nine time zones, six checkpoints, three bodies of water, and many ecospheres.
2

Gondwana and Geological History

  • Six hundred and fifty million years ago, Gondwana existed as a giant southern supercontinent centred roughly around present-day Antarctica.
  • For 500 million years, Gondwana thrived before separating into countries.
  • The breakup of Gondwana shaped the modern world.
3

Human Impact and Antarctica’s Importance

  • Human civilisations have existed for about 12,000 years.
  • This is described as only a tiny moment on the geological clock.
  • Human activity has caused villages, towns, cities, and megacities to dominate Nature.
4

Students on Ice and Geoff Green

  • Students on Ice is an educational programme that takes high school students to the ends of the world.
  • The programme aims to give inspiring educational opportunities and build respect for the planet.
  • It has been running for six years and is headed by Canadian Geoff Green.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Journey to the End of the Earth by Tishani Doshi

AntarcticaJourney and travel experienceGondwanaHuman impact on EarthClimate changeStudents on IceGeoff GreenAntarctic ecosystem

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Journey to the end of the Earth (Tishani Doshi) covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 12 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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