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BA (VI Semester) Examination
GEOGRAPHY
Paper : BGEO–611 (Old Course)
( Climatology and Biogeography )
Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 35%
Time : Three Hours
Note : 1. Answer all questions.
2. The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
3. Maps and diagrams carry weightage in the answers.
1. Write on any five of the following : 2×5=10
(a) Airmass
(b) Cyclone
(c) Insolation
(d) Biome
(e) Habitat
(f) Ecotone
(g) Biodiversity
(h) Tornado
(i) Ex-situ conservation
2. Answer any four of the following : 5×4=20
(a) Explain the differences between weather and climate.
(b) Discuss ‘heat budget’ with the help of suitable diagram.
(c) Explain the origin of anti-cyclone.
(d) Discuss the dynamic concept of Indian Monsoon.
(e) Explain the types of ecosystem.
(f) Explain the nature of Biogeography.
(g) Explain the types of airmasses with diagram.
3. Answer any five of the following : 10×5=50
(a) Explain the thermodynamic modification of airmass.
(b) What is front? Explain the general characteristics of front.
(c) Discuss the origin of the tropical cyclone.
(d) Discuss Trewartha’s classification of world climate.
(e) Discuss the development of biogeography.
(f) Discuss the ecological factors affecting plant growth and distribution.
(g) Describe the major floristic regions of the world.
(h) Define climatology. Explain its significance of studying in Geography.
