B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
First Semester
Geology
GEOMORPHOLOGY
(CBCS 2014 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define biological weathering.
2. Define gradation.
3. List the types of atmospheric zones.
4. What is Barchans?
5. What is deltaic landforms?
6. Define waterfalls with its types.
7. Define moraines.
8. What is Drumlins?
9. Define Abyssal plain.
10. What are spits and barrier reef?
Sub. Code
4BGE1C2
AFF-4475
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Part B 5 25)
Answer all questions.
11. Enumerate how climate conditions control
geomorphic features.
Or
Describe the process of physical weathering.
12. What is sand dune? Describe its types.
Or
Give an account on erosional landforms of wind.
13. Write briefly on sources of running water.
Or
Give an account on drainage pattern.
14. Give a brief account on ablation and calving.
Or
Write short notes on type of glaciers.
15. Describe different landforms of coastal erosion.
Or
Describe types of lakes and its origin.
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Part C 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Write in detail about the process of weathering and cycle
of erosion.
17. Discuss landforms formed by ground water.
18. Explain constructional and destructional landforms of
fluvial action.
19. Explain in detail about Glacial landforms.
20. Write an essay on landforms produced by marine process.