Master of Arts/Master of Science I (Geography)
Examination: Oct/Nov 2016 Semester I (Old CBCS)
SLR No. Day
Date Time Subject Name Paper
No. Seat No.
SLR SL
475
Monday
21/11/2016
10:30 AM
To
01:00 PM
Oceanography
Geohydrology
C
III
To 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
The telegraph plateau is situated in Ocean.
Pacific Indian Atlantic
A line joining the point of equal depth of the sea is called as
Isobath Isohaline Isohyets
Gulf-stream flows across the coast of
Asia Europe Africa
The circulation of water in north Indian -Ocean in is clock wise.
Summer Winter Rainy
The rate of decrease of temperature with increasing latitude is generally
per latitude.
0-5oF 5oF 1.5oF
current causes server drought in India, Bangladesh Indonesia.
Gulf stream La Nina EL Nino
The ocean water exhibits maximum salinity around
Equator Pole Tropics
Fill in the blanks 07
is a science that deals with character source and mode of accurance
of underground water.
The average depth of ocean is
Very deep but less extensive depressions are called
Coral reefs are generally found in region.
Gulf-stream originates from
The origin of tides in the ocean is concerned with the gravitational force of

The temperature of Ocean water is recorded with the help of
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Q.2 What is Geohydrology? Describe in brief sources of ground water. 14
Q.3 Describe in detail the favourable factors for the formation of coral reefs and their
types.
OR
Write an essay on importance of ocean in human life.
14
Q.4 Answer the following questions in short (any two) 14
Give an account of distribution of Oceanic temperature.
Comment on the ocean currents in North pacific
Give a brief account of salinity of Oceanic water.
Comment on the effect of ocean Current
Q.5 Write a short notes (any two) 14
Types of Aquafers
EL Nino La Nina
Pelagic deposits
Warm currents