Master of Science I (Geography) Examination: Oct Nov 2016
Semester I (Old CBCS)
SLR No. Day
Date Time Subject Name Paper No. Seat No.
SLR SL
473
Wednesday
16/11/2016
10.30 AM
to
01.00 PM
Geomorphology I
C
I
Instructions: All Questions are compulsory.
Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary.
Use of stencils is allowed.
All questions carry equal marks.
Figure to the right indicate full marks
Total Marks:70
Q.1
Choose the correct alternative given in the bracket. 07
is a branch of physical geography;
Geomorphology Population Geography
Economic geography
The density of the core of the earth is g cm-3
8 10
11
Weathering is a process of disintegration and of rocks.
Erosion Transportation
Decomposition
put forth Geosynclinals Orogen theory.
Wegner Weber
Kober
The term isostasy was firth used by in 18889.
Hutton Pratt
Dutton
earthquake waves are like sound waves.
Secondary Surface
Primary
Rift valley and Block mountains are the result of activity.
Folding Faulting
Sliding
Fill in the blanks. 07
Geomorphology is the science which studies the of the earth.
SIAL is the mixture of and Aluminum.
James Hutten postulated the concept of
earthquake waves cannot pass through liquid material.
Oxidation is the result of weathering.
Folding is the result of movement.
in Japan the highest volcanic mountain in the world.
Q.2 Explain the cause and effects of earthquakes. 14
Q.3 Describe the help of diagram the interior structure of the earth. 14
OR
Explain the Holmes convectional current theory. 14
Q.4 Write Short answers for the following questions. (any two) 14
Explain the meaning and development of geomorphological thoughts.
Explain the of geosynclines theory of Kober.
Describe the types of faults.
Explain the chemical weathering.
Q.5 Write Shorts Notes (any two) 14
Principle of uniformitarianism
The concept of isostasy by Pratt
Types of fold
Types of volcanoes