B.A-B.A Geography 3rd Sem Gg-110 : Physical Geography(University of Pune, Pune-2012)

F. Y. B. A. Examination, October – 2012
1204 - GEOGRAPHY (G - I)
Gg-110 : Physical Geography
(2008 Pattern)

Time : Three Hours                                                                          Total Marks : 80

Note : (i) All questions are compulsory.

(ii) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

(iii) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary.

(iv) Use of map stencils is allowed.

Q. 1. Answer in about 20 words each. (Any Ten) : [20]
(i) Define physical geography.
(ii) Write the names of any ‘two’ major plates of the earth.
(iii) Write any ‘two’ types of folds.
(iv) What is sedimentary rock?
(v) What is weathering?
(vi) Write the names of any ‘two’ landforms associated with erosional
work of the wind.
(vii) Define atmosphere.
(viii) What is lapse rate of temperature?
(ix) State Ferrel's law.
(x) What is humidity?
(xi) Define the front of airmasses.

(xii) What is tsunami?
(xiii) Write any ‘two’ methods of water conservation applied at Hiware
Bazar.
Q. 2.Write short notes in about 50 words each. (Any Two) : [10]
(i) Parallels of latitude.
(ii) Biological weathering.
(iii) Inversion of temperature.
(iv) Airmasses.
Q. 3. Answer in about 150 words each. (Any Two) : [20]
(i) Explain the scope of physical geography.
(ii) Explain the causes of earthquake.
(iii) Write the components of atmosphere in detail.
(iv) Describe the factors affecting horizontal distribution of
temperature.
Q. 4. Answer in detail in about 300 words each. (Any Two) : [30]
(i) Explain the interior of the earth with a diagram.
(ii) What is rock? Describe the formation and types of igneous rock.
(iii) Define condensation and explain the types of rainfall.
(iv) Write a geographical account of the relief feature of ocean floor.