M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
First Semester
Oceanography
GEOLOGICAL OCEANOGRAPHY
(CBCS 2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define GPS.
2. What are igneous rocks?
3. What is Glacio-isostasy?
4. Define Eustatic sea level.
5. Define Relict Carbonates.
6. Define Fringing Reefs.
7. What do you mean by Geosynclines?
8. What is tsunami?
9. What are hydrothermal vents?
10. What are the economic importance of deep-sea
sediments?
Sub. Code
461101
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Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions choosing either or
11. Discuss in brief on the origin of Continents and
Oceans.
Or
Brief the concepts of Global Positioning System
(GPS).
12. Mention shortly on the features of coastal erosion
and deposition.
Or
Write a short note on Palaeo beaches and their
importance.
13. Brief about the origin and importance of Atolls.
Or
Write in brief on the Relict Carbonates with their
importance.
14. Describe shortly on the Palaeomagnetism and it use
in Plate Tectonism.
Or
Provide a short note on Earthquakes and Tsunami
occurrences.
15. Discuss in brief about the mid ocean ridge system.
Or
Give a short note on the nature of deep-sea
sediments.
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Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Write an essay on Geological Time Scales.
17. Explain about the coastal stratigraphic sequences and
their significance.
18. With examples, explain about the science of Marine
Minerals and their economic importance.
19. Discuss in detail on Plate Tectonics and its Geological
importance.
20. Write a detailed note on Geochronology and Correlation
of Marine Sediments.
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