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BA (VI Semester) Examination
GEOGRAPHY
Paper : GEOGCT–352 (New Course)
( Climatology )
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. Answer any two of the following : 8×2=16
(a) Explain the nature and scope of climatology.
(b) Discuss the factors affecting the distribution of insolation.
(c) Describe the ‘heat balance’ with the help of a suitable diagram.
(d) Explain lapse rates in detail.
(e) Explain the various types of atmospheric layers of the earth.
2. Answer any two of the following : 8×2=16
(a) Discuss the ways to measure the moisture content in the atmosphere.
(b) Explain the various forms of precipitation.
(c) Classify the genera of clouds as given by WMO.
(d) Differentiate between relative and absolute humidity.
3. Answer any two of the following : 8×2=16
(a) Explain the origin of monsoon.
(b) Discuss the major wind belts on the earth’s surface.
(c) Explain the different stages of the index cycle of jet streams.
(d) Discuss the three-cell model of atmospheric wind circulation.
4. Answer any two of the following : 8×2=16
(a) Classify air masses on the basis of geographical location.
(b) Explain the general characteristics of front.
(c) Discuss the origin of the tropical cyclone.
(d) Discuss the causes and consequences of cyclones in detail.
5. Answer any two of the following : 8×2=16
(a) Discuss Koppen’s system of climatic classification of the world.
(b) State the C. W. Thornthwaite’s classification of climate.
(c) Analyze the impact of climate change on human health.
(d) Explain the interrelationships between the climate and well-being.
