1.
Answer the following as directed: 1x8=8
a) Orogenetic
movement works in vertical direction. (Write True or False)
b) The
magnitude of energy released by an earthquake is measured by the Richter scale
devised by Charles F. Richter in the year _____. (Fill in the blank)
c) Peneplain
is a resultant feature caused due to erosion/transportation/deposition. (Choose
the correct one)
d) Median
moraine is associated with fluvial/glacial/arid cycle of erosion. (Choose the
correct one)
e) The
vast grasslands of the world are generally found in _____ climatic region.
(Fill in the blank)
f) In
which ocean Gulf Stream current is found?
g) Mariana
trench is located in _____ Ocean. (Fill in the blank)
h) Who
propounded the glacial control theory of the formation of coral reef?
2.
Write answers of the following questions within 150 words each: 4x4=16
a) Distinguish
between Orogenetic and epeirogenetic movements.
b) Write
a note on trailies and dendritic drainage patterns.
c) Write
a note on soil erosion and conservation.
d) Describe
the importance of oceans as storehouse of resources.
Answer
the following questions within 400 words each:
UNIT – I
(Theories of
Geomorphology)
3.
What is isostasy? Discuss the concept of Airy on isostasy and mention the
significance of level of compensation. 3+8+3=14
Or
Discuss
the plate tectonic theory of mountain building. 14
UNIT – II
(Geomorphic
Processes)
4.
What is a karst region? Discuss about the development of the characteristic
features of karst region. 4+10=14
Or
Give
a detailed account of the landforms formed in arid cycle of erosion. 14
UNIT – III
(Biogeography)
5.
What is zoogeographical region? Divide the world into different zoogeographical
regions and describe about the assemblage of animals in each region. 4+10=14
Or
What
is soil? What are soil horizon and profile? Describe about the soil horizon
with necessary diagram. 2+3+9=14
UNIT – IV
(Oceanography)
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6.
What is coral reef? Classify them on the basis of their origin. Illustrate the
subsidence theory regarding the formation of coral reefs and atolls. 2+4+8=14
Or
Describe
the ocean currents of either the Atlantic ocean or the Pacific ocean. 14
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