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
470
Monday
21/11/2016
10:30 AM
to
01:00 PM
Oceanography and
Geohydrology
C
HCT 1.3
Instructions: All Questions are compulsory.
Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary.
Use of stencils is allowed.
All questions carry equal marks.
Total Marks: 70
Q.1 Choose the correct alternative given in the bracket. 07
The zone of steep slope in the Ocean is called
Continental Shelves Continental slope
Deep sea plain Ocean Deeps
The deposits derived from land and brought to ocean floor by river,
glaciers, wind and sea waves are called as
Pelagic Terrigenous
Volcanic Biotic
The flow from south to north along the western coast of Africa is known as

Canary Benguela
South Atlantic drift N. Atlantic drift
Deeps Trenches are characterized by slope.
Steep Very steep
Gental Concave
Maximum salinity is observed in
Red sea Persian Gulf
Medecteranian sea Sea of oknotsk
Challenger is another name of trench.
Tonga Nares
Philippine Mariana
is irregular warm current originates in Pacific Ocean.
N. Pacific S. Pacific
Et Nino La Nina
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Fill in the blanks. 07
is an underground layer of water bearing permeable rocks.
The region between the earth surface and water table is known as
The lines joining places of equal depth of ocean are called as
The average depth of ocean is
Major portion of ocean basin has been occupied by
The world's greatest fishing centres are located on
current is known as sister of EL Nino
Q.2 Give an account of factors affecting on ocean currents. 14
Q.3 Describe in detail surface and subsurface water resources. 14
OR
Comment on ocean basin Topography. 14
Q.4 Write Short answers for the following questions. (any two) 14
What are the factors affecting on oceanic Temp?
Gave a brief account of salinity of oceanic water.
Describe in brief importance of continental shelf.
What is zone of saturation?
Q.5 Write Shorts Notes (any two) 14
Aquifers
Darcy's Law
Currents in Indian ocean
EL Nino of La nina