Master of Arts/Master of Science I (Geography)
Examination: Oct Nov 2016 Semester I (New CBCS)
SLR No. Day
Date Time Subject Name Paper
No. Seat No.
SLR SL
469
Friday
18/11/2016
10:30 AM
to
01:00 PM
Climatology I
C
HCT 1.2
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
All questions carry equal marks.
Use of map stencils is allowed.
Draw neat and labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
Total Marks: 70
Q.1 Complete the following sentences by using correct alternatives given below: 07
gas constitutes about 78.08% of the total atmospheric volume
Oxygen Nitrogen Carbon dioxide
The extensive tropical cyclones are called as in china
Tornadoes Hurricanes Typhoons
The important feature of the troposphere is that there is of
temperature with increasing elevation.
Increase Decrease Constant
Roaring factories are the winds
Easterlies Westerlies Polar
Air pressure with increasing temperature
Increase Decrease Remains constant
Frizid zone extends beyond 660 in
Southern Northern Both
Equatorial region of the world daily receives Rainfall
Orographic Convetional Cyclonic
Fill in the blanks 07
The winds blowing from high pressure belts to low pressure belts
throughout the year on the earth surface are called winds.
The western slope of western ghat receives rainfall
The increase and decrease of number of suspot is completed in cycle of
year.
Temperature remains constant sublayer of the atmosphere.
layer of the atmosphere absorbs U.V.Vays radiated from surface
of sun
Rain show and hail erc. Are the common forms of
gas from the atmosphere is most important all living beings
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Q.2 Describe the composition and structure of the atmosphere. 14
Q.3 State various types of winds and explain the planetary winds in details.
OR
Explain factors affecting on insolation.
14
Q.4 Answer the following questions in short (any two) 14
Give the detailed account of heat budget of the earth.
Explain by classifying the clouds according to their height
Give a brief account of vertical distribution of temperature
Discuss the types of humidity
Q.5 Write a short notes (any two) 14
Land breezes and sea breezes
Polar front theory
Horizontal distribution of temperature
Tornadoes