Bharathidasan University 2007 M.A Geography CLITOLOGY - Question Paper

Geography
021 CLIMATOLOGY
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 1,200 words.
All ques. carry equal marks.
1. elaborate monsoons? discuss the major theories associated with their origin.
2. provide an account of the replaced climate classification which is suitable in Indian
context.
3. discuss the various kinds of rainfall with suitable examples.
4. explain the influence of climate on crops and animals in their productivity.
(2x15 = 30 marks)
Part II
ans any hree ques.
every ans should not exceed 500 words.
All ques. carry equal marks
5. elaborate Fronts? discuss with illystration.
6. elaborate the chaacteristics of heating and cooling of land and sea?
7. Mention the different wind belts obtained on earth's surface.
8. provide an account of the process of condensation,
9. Write a note on the origin and characteristics of Hurricane.
10. discuss the content of Agroclimatology.
(3x10 = 30 marks)
Part III
ans any 5 ques..
every ans should not exceed 50 words.
All ques. carry equal marks.
11.Pressure gradient 12. Hadley cell
13.Sea Fog. 14. Synoptic chart
15.Volcanic Dust theory 16. Taiga climate
17.Thermal Equator 18. Earth's Albeds.

Earning:   Approval pending.