B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
First Semester
Geology
DYNAMIC GEOLOGY
(CBCS 2011 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define retrograde planet and give suitable examples.
2. Write down the name of planets in ascending order with
respect to their distance from sun.
3. Define convection current.
4. What is Isostasy?
5. Define Shield volcano.
6. What is extinct volcano? Give one example.
7. What is seismograph?
8. Define body wave. Make a list of all body waves.
9. What is divergent boundary?
10. What is lithospheric plate?
Sub. Code
1BGE1C1
AFC-10311
2
WSS
Part B x 5 25)
Answer the questions by choosing either or
11. Write about the relief features and its classification.
Or
Give a short note on Solar system.
12. Give a brief account on classification of mountains.
Or
Write note on the concept of Airy's theory for
Isostasy.
13. Write note on several dating methods of rocks.
Or
Write an account on classification of Volcanoes
based on the nature of volcanic activity.
14. Write note on Richter's scale of earthquake.
Or
Describe effect and causes of earthquake.
15. Write a brief note on sea floor spreading.
Or
Describe concept and evidences of Taylor's theory
for continental drift.
AFC-10311
3
WSS
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three of the following.
16. Write an essay on Origin of the earth with neat sketches.
17. Explain the origin of mountains. Add a note on their
types and draw neat sketches.
18. Give a detail understanding on Age of the Earth.
19. Write an essay about the internal structure of Earth with
neat sketches.
20. Give an detailed account on concept of plate tectonics.
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