University : University of Madras
Degree : B.Sc
Department : Geography
Subject :PHA Climatology & Oceanography
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PHA Climatology & Oceanography Model Paper
OCTOBER 2011 U/ID 4101/PHA
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
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SECTION A — (10 ´ 3 = 30 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
Answer the following in 50 words each.
1. Climatology.
2. Normal Lapse Rate.
3. Atmospheric pressure.
4. Condensation.
5. Anti-Cyclone.
6. Am-Type climate.
7. Oceanography.
8. Salinity.
9. Tide.
10. Ooze.
SECTION B — (5 ´ 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
Answer should not exceed 300 words each.
11. What are Climatic Controls?
12. Explain the factors affecting pressure distribution.
13. Classify the Front and explain.
14. What are the bases of Koppen’s Climatic Classification?
15. Write a note on Continental Shelf and its distribution.
16. Bring out the factors affecting Salinity distribution in Seas.
17. Classify the Waves and explain.
SECTION C — (2 ´ 20 = 40 marks)
Answer BOTH questions.
Answer should not exceed 1000 words each.
18. (a) Describe the structure of the atmosphere with diagram.
(b) What are local winds? Classify them and explain.
19. (a) Describe the bottom topography of Oceans with diagrams.
(b) Classify the Ocean currents and explain about the currents of Atlantic Oceans.
OCTOBER 2012 U/ID 4101/PHA
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (10 ´ 3 = 30 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
Answer should not exceed 50 words each.
1. Climatology.
2. Environmental lapse rate.
3. Jet stream.
4. Fog.
5. Cloud.
6. Occluded front.
7. Anticylone.
8. Oceanography.
9. Tsunami.
10. Pelagic deposit.
SECTION B — (5 ´ 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
Answer should not exceed 200 words each.
11. Explain the composition of the atmosphere.
12. Explain the factors controlling wind motion.
13. What is front? Explain it types.
14. Bring out the major climatic groups of Koppen.
15. What is deep? Explain it distribution in oceans.
16. Explain the factors affecting salinity in Oceans.
17. Classify the waves and explain.
SECTION C — (2 ´ 20 = 40 marks)
Answer BOTH questions.
Answer should not exceed 1,200 words each.
18. (a) Describe the horizontal distribution of temperature and factors affecting it.
(b) Describe the origin, development and areas of Tropical cyclone.
19. (a) Describe the bottom relief of Atlantic ocean.
(b) Describe the conditions favourable for coral reef growth and its types.
MAY 2011 U/ID 4101/PHA
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (10 × 3 = 30 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
Each answer should not exceed 50 words.
Explain the following :
1. Convective layer.
2. Albedo.
3. Condensation
4. Front
5. Anticyclone.
6. EF–type climate
7. Oceanography.
8. Mid Atlantic ridge
9. Diatom ooze.
10. Barrier reef.
SECTION B — (5 × 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
Each answer should not exceed 300 words.
11. Bring out the significance of studying Climatology.
12. Define Humidity. Explain its types.
13. Describe the Source regions of Airmasses of the world.
14. Explain the basis of Koppen’s climatic classification
15. Write a note on Continental shelf.
17. Classify the Waves and explain.
SECTION C — (2 × 20 = 40 marks)
Answer BOTH questions.
Answer should not exceed 1,200 words.
18. (a) Describe the vertical distribution of temperature and types of Inversion of temperature.
Or
(b) Describe the growth, development and areas of temperate cyclone.
19. (a) Describe the relief of the Pacific Ocean with diagram.
Or
(b) Explain the causes of Ocean currents and its types and distribution.
MAY 2013 : U/ID 4101/PHA
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (10 × 3 = 30 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
Each answer should not exceed 50 words :
Explain the following :
1. Troposphere
2. Normal lapse rate
3. Monsoon.
4. Absolute humidity.
5. Occluded front
6. Af type climate.
7. Abyssal plain
8. Density of sea water.
9. Tide.
10. Atoll.
SECTION B — (5 × 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
Each answer should not exceed 300 words.
11. Explain the range of temperature and the factors affecting it.
12. Bring out the different forms of Condensation.
13. Explain the characteristics of Anticyclone.
14. Write a note on Equatorial climate and its characteristics.
15. What are Ocean deeps? Explain its distribution.
16. Describe the currents of Indian ocean.
17. Define Coral reef and explain its types.
SECTION C : (2 ´ 20 = 40 marks)
Answer both questions.
Answer should not exceed 1200 words.
18. (a) Describe the Pressure and wind belts of the world with diagram.
Or
(b) Describe the, different forms of Precipitation.
19. (a) Describe the distribution of Salinity in the oceans and factors Controlling it.
Or
(b) Describe the Currents of Atlantic ocean with diagram.