June -2021
B.A (VI Semester) Examination
GEOGRAPHY
(Climatology)
Paper : GEOGCT 352 (N/C)
Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 35%
Time : Three Hours
Notes: (i) Answer all questions
(ii) The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
Section - I
1. Write on any two of the following : 2x8= 16
a) Discuss the nature and scope of climatology.
b) What is insolation? What are the factors the affects the distribution of Insolation?
c) Discuss Heat Budget and support your answer with suitable diagrams.
Section –II
2. Answer any two of the following: 2x8= 16
a) Distinguish between evaporation and evapotranspiration. Discuss their elements.
b) What do you understand by humidity? Explain Relative Humidity, Absolute Humidity and specific Humidity in brief.
c) Describe the various types of clouds. Support your answer with diagrams.
Section –III
3. Answer any two of the following: 2x8= 16
a) Divide the world into different atmospheric cells. Explain in detail the ‘Hadley Cell’.
b) What is planetary wind? Discuss the impact of Trade winds on climate of Tropical region.
c) Explain the mechanism of origin of Monsoon with reference to India.
Section -IV
4. Answer any two of the following questions: 2x8=16
a) Discuss the Koeppen’s scheme of climatic classification of the world.
b) What are the causes and impact of climate change?
c) Discuss the effect of climate on human health.
