University of Calcutta
SEM - I (CCF) 2023
GEOGRAPHY MAJOR
Paper: DSCC-1 (PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY)
Full Marks: 75
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Time: 3 Hours
Category - A
Answer any ten questions (each within 50 words).
2 × 10
01. What are the three ways of representing scales?
02. Define generating globe.
03. Differentiate between P-wave and S-wave.
04. What is mantle?
05. Distinguish between carbonation and oxidation.
06. What is cavitation?
07. What are the major agents of erosion?
08. What is tropopause?
09. Define index cycle.
10. What is regolith?
11. Define soil catena.
12. Define humus.
13. State any two adaptations of xerophytes.
14. Differentiate between hazard and disaster.
Category - B
Answer any five questions (each within 125 words).
5 × 5
15. Classify map projections on the basis of properties.
16. What is meant by seismic shadow zone?
17. Distinguish between entrenched and ingrown meanders.
18. Write a short note on composition of atmosphere.
19. Distinguish between eluviation and illuviation.
20. Describe different types of hydrophytes with examples.
21. Distinguish between quasi-natural hazard and man-made hazard.
Category - C
Answer any two questions (each within 500 words).
15 × 2
22. Describe the various processes of weathering with the help of diagrams.
23. Give an account of the landforms produced by fluvial processes with suitable sketches.
24. Explain planetary wind system with suitable sketches.
25. Explain the factors controlling soil formation with examples.