M.A./M.Sc. (Semester (CBCS) Examination Oct/Nov-2017
Geography
CLIMATOLOGY I
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Day Date: Saturday 18-11-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 10.30 AM to 01.00 PM
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
All questions carry equal marks.
Use of 04 map stencils is allowed.
Draw neat and labeled maps and diagrams wherever necessary.
Q.1 Choose the correct alternative given in the bracket. 07
1 The F1 and F2 layers are collectively known as layer.
Stratosphere Ionosphere
Appleton Troposphere
2 The albedo of the earth as a whole is
25% 50%
35% 10%
3 zone lies between 23½ºN and 23½ºS latitudes.
Temperate Tropical
Cold None of the above
4 The dry adiabatic lapse rate is
6.4ºc 10ºc
5ºc 2ºc
5 type of rainfall takes place in equatorial region.
Cyclonic Convectional
Orographic Monsoon
6 If air is occupied with Humidity thoroughly the percentage of Humidity
is
100 75
50 25
7 Maritime Air masses are denoted by symbol.
mP T
m P
Answer the above following question in one sentence only: 07
What is mean by Insolation?
What is mean by Screaming Sixities?
What is mean by Air mass?
What is Tornado?
What is mean by Tropopause?
What is mean by Absolute Humidity?
Who used the term frontogenesis first time?
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Q.2 Describe the composition and structure of the atmosphere. 14
Q.3 State various types of winds and explain in detail the planetary winds. 14
OR
Describe the process of precipitation and explain its various types.
Q.4 Write short answers for the following questions. (Any two) 14
Describe the pressure belts on the earth.
Give the detailed account of heat budget of the earth.
Explain the mechanism of Indian monsoon.
Polar front theory.
Q.5 Write short answers for the following questions. (Any two) 14
Vertical distribution of temperature.
Instability of atmosphere.
Mountain and valley winds.
Tropical cyclones.