M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
First Semester
Oceanography
PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY AND METEOROLOGY
(CBCS 2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Name the deepest trench of world oceans.
2. Potential temperature.
3. Sea level rising.
4. Up welling.
5. Estuaries.
6. Trade winds.
7. Mateorology.
8. Radiation.
9. Air Masses.
10. ElNino.
Sub. Code
461102
RW-901
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Wk 4
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions choosing either or
11. Write short notes on division of marine
environment.
Or
Describe the structure and formation of submarine
canyons.
12. Write short notes on physical properties of sea
water.
Or
Briefly explain the temperature distribution pattern
in the sea.
13. Establish the relationship between viscosity and
surface tension.
Or
Give an account on salinity of sea water.
14. Describe the significant fea1ures of green house
effect.
Or
Discuss the properties of dry and wed bulb
temperature.
15. Write short notes on clouds and their classification.
Or
Explain the synoptic features associated with
monsoon and tropical cyclones.
RW-901
3
Wk 4
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
Each questions carry equal marks.
16. Write a detailed account on the history and importance of
oceanography.
17. Write an essay on dynamics of the ocean.
18. Give an detailed account on types of waves and their
effects in coastal areas.
19. Give detailed account on temperature and vertical
stratification.
20. Describe different forms of precipitation and transport of
sediments in the sea.
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