Dynamic Geology B.Sc Model Question Papers : alagappauniversity.ac.in

Name of the University : Alagappa University
Degree : B.Sc
Department : Geology
Subject Code/Name : Dynamic Geology
Semester : I
Document Type : Model Question Papers
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Alagappa University Dynamic Geology Model Question Paper

1. List out the planets of our solar system.
2. Define Dust cloud hypothesis.
3. Define Contraction theory.

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4. Define a volcanoes.
5. Define Seismogram.
6. What are the different earth –
7. Write a short note on primary waves.
8. Define Continental drift.
9. Write a short note on Plate margin.
10. Define Plate tectonics.

Part B : (5 × 5 = 25)
Answer all questions by choosing either ‘a’ or ‘b’.
11. (a) Briefly explain the Nebular hypothesis on Origin of the earth. (Or)
(b) Discuss in detail about the Continents.
12. (a) Briefly explain the classification of mountains. (Or)
(b) Explain in detail about the Isostacy.
13. (a) Discuss in detail about the age of the earth. (Or)
(b) Explain in detail about the causes of Volcanoes.
14. (a) Briefly explain the distribution of earthquakes. (Or)
(b) Explain in detail about the Interior of the earth.
15. (a) Briefly discuss the Sea floor spreading mechanism. (Or)
(b) Elaborate the mechanism of plate motion.

Part C : (3 × 10 = 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Write an essay on Solar system.
17. Describe in detail about the Plate Tectonic theories.
18. Write an essay on various Dating methods.
19. Write an essay on effects and causes of Earthquakes.
20. Write an essay on concept and evidences of Continental Drift theories.

Geomorphology

1. What is geomorphic agent – List them.
2. Define Weathering.
3. Define Aquifuge.
4. What is perched aquifer –
5. Define River Terraces.
6. Explain—Base level of erosion.
7. Write a short note on Glacial Epochs.
8. Define Glacial wastage.
9. Write a short note on Marine erosion and deposition.
10. Define Abyssal plain.

Part B : (5 × 5 = 25)
Answer all questions by choosing either ‘a’ or ‘b’.
11. (a) Briefly explain about the Mass wasting. (Or)
(b) Discuss in detail about the degradation and aggradations process in the geomorphic studies.
12. (a) Briefly explain the Groundwater and its subsurface zones. (Or)
(b) Explain in detail about the Porosity and Permeability.
13. (a) Discuss in detail about the Drainage patterns. (Or)
(b) Explain in detail about the fluvial cycle of erosion.
14. (a) Briefly explain the types of Glaciers and their movement. (Or)
(b) Explain in detail about Glacial epochs.
15. (a) Briefly discuss the types of Shorelines. (Or)
(b) Describe briefly about the Coral reefs types and origin.

Part C : (3 × 10 = 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Write an essay on Weathering and its types.
17. Write an essay on Geological work of running water and its landforms produced.
18. Enumerate in detail about the Geological action and landforms produced through Glacial action.
19. Write an essay on causes of Glaciation.
20. Write an essay on Marine erosion, deposition and resulting landforms.

Palaeontology & Stratigraphy

B.Sc. Degree Examination, April 2011 :
(CBCS—2008 onwards)
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 75 Marks
Part A (10 × 2 = 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define Palaeontology.
2. Describe Globigerina.
3. Write note on anthozoa.
4. Draw a neat sketch on pelecepods.
5. Define a fossil.
6. Describe Rhynconella.
7. Morphology of Trilobites.
8. Compare Olinus and Olenellus.
9. Laws of stratigraphy.
10. Homotaxis.

Part B : (5 × 5 = 25)
Answer all questions in 250 words choosing either ‘a’ or ‘b’.
11. (a) Write about the Nature and mode of preservation of fossils. (Or)
(b) Describe the morphology of Nummulites.
12. (a) Outline the classification of corals and its geological history. (Or)
(b) Describe the morphology of the following :
(i) Coelenterata.
(ii) Crinoids.
13. (a) How ammonoid shells differ from other cephalopods ? (Or)
(b) Describe the morphology and classification of Brachiopods.
14. (a) Briefly describe the classification of Graptolidea. (Or)
(b) Morphology of Trilobites.
15. (a) Write explanatory note on principles of stratigraphy. (Or)
(b) Describe the stratigraphic classification.

Part C : (3 × 10 = 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Describe the General morphology and classification of following invertebrates.
(a) Phylum protoza.
(b) Phylum porifera.
17. Write an essay on mode of preservation of fossils.
18. Write an essay on general morphology and classification of pelecypods.
19. Describe the following fossils :
(a) Glossopteries.
(b) Gangamopteries.
(c) Sigillaria.
20. Write an elaborate note on physical and biological criteria of correlation.