Bharathidasan University 2007 M.A Geography GEOMORPHOLOGY - Question Paper

Geography
GEOMORPHOLOGY

Time : 3 Hours Maximum : 80 Marks
ans should be to the point and in legible hand.
Illustrate your ans with suitable diagrams.
Part 1
ans any 2 ques.
every ans should not exceed 1200 words.
All ques. carry equal marks.
1. Briefly examine the basic concepts in geomorphology, as proposed by Thornbury.
2. Classify the kinds of weathering and briefly discuss every 1 of them.
3. define the erosional landform featurs associated with mountain glacier.
4. Write an essay on the evolution of slopes in various environments.
(2x15 = 30 marks)
Part II
ans any 3 of the subsequent ques..
every ans should not exceed 5000 words
All ques. carry equal marks.
5. Examine the causes and consequences of sea level modifications.
6. Describe, with suitable examples, the different kinds of folds and faults.
7. Write an essay on the relationships ranging from plate tectonics and earthquake occurences.
8. Examine the landform features, associated with old stage of a river.
9. define the erosional landform features related to waes.
10.Examine the different morphometric measures of a drainage basin.
(3x10 = 30 marks)
Part III
ans any 5 ques..
every ans should not exceed 50 words.
All questons carry equal marks.
11.Relief and physiography 12. Denudation chronology
13.Stalagmite and stalagtite 14. River tenaces
15.Deltas 16. Geomorphology and engineering.
17.Geomorphology and landuse 18. Rift valley

Earning:   Approval pending.