Definition of Climatology

Climatology is a significant branch of Physical Geography. The term Climatology is derived from two greek words "klima"and "logos" 'klima' means slope of the earth and 'logos' means a discourse of study. Here slope of the earth refers to our conception of latitude.
Climatology may be defined as the scientific study of climate. It is the study of the varieties climates found on the earth and their distribution over it's surface.
According to H. J. Critchfield, "Climatology is the science which studies the nature of climate, the causes and interpretation of its spatial variations and its association with the elements of natural environment and human activities".
According to Oxford Dictionary of Geography, "Climatology is the study of the climates of the earth, their origin and their role as elements of tge natural environment".
According to Britannica Concise Encyclopedia, "Climatology is the branch of atmospheric science concerned with describing climate and analyzing the causes and practical consequences of atmospheric differences and changes".
According to Austin Miller, "Climatology as that branch of science which discusses the average condition of weather".
Accordin to Riley and Spolton, "The science of climatology as the study of the weather conditions over a longer period".

Geomorphology Question 2010 Dept. Of Geography & Environment Jagannath University

1. Define geomorphology.
Discuss the nature & scope
of geomorphology?
2. Critically discuss the cycle
of erosion as envisioned by
william morris davis.
3. Describe the continental
drift theory put forwarded
by wegener with evidence.
4. What is earthquake?
Describe the causes of
origin of earthquake.
Discuss the geographical
distribution of earthquake.
5. Write short notes on any
two:
a) geological time scale;
b) fold & fault induced
landform;
c) drainage pattern;
d) isostasy.

Climatology Question 2010 Dept. Of Geography & Environment Jagannath University

1. Define climatology &
meteorology. Discuss the
scope of climatology & its
relationships with other
disciplines.
2. What is heat balance?
Explain the heat balance of
the earth.
3. What is ment by
inversion of temperature?
Discuss the factors
responsible for inversion of
temperature.
4. Define planetary wind
system. Give an account
ofthe planetary wind
systems mentioning their
characteristics.
5. Write short notes on any
two:
a) insolation;
b) cyclone & anticyclone;
c) coriolis force &
geostrophic force;
d) jet stream.

Economic Geography 2010 Dept. Of G&E Jagannath University

1. Define economic
geography? Briefly examine
the relationships between
Economics & economic
geography. Discuss the
changing of nature of
economic geography.
2. Define economic activity?
Discuss the major
characteristics of primary,
secondary & tertiary
economic activities.
3. What is fish resource?
Mention the suitable factors
for developing fish resource
& discuss on the major
fishing areas of the world.
4. What is iron ore? Classify
iron ore & discuss the
world distribution &
production of iron ore.
5. Write short notes on any
two:
a) Environment & world
forest resource;
b) World coal reserve &
coal production;
c) Natural Gas;
d) Commercial Agriculture.

Geomorphology Question 2009 Dept. Of G&E Jagannath University

1. Define Geomorphology?
Describe the fundamental
concepts of
geomorphology.
2. What is the basic concept
of plate tectonic theory?
Describe the plate tectonib
theory.
3. Differentiate between fold
& fault. Classify different
types of fold & fault.
Describe the characteristic
land forms produced by
different types of folds.
4. What is volcano? Classify
volcanoes and describe the
causes of origin,
consequences and the
geographical distribution of
volcanoes.
5. Write short notes any
two:
a) Geological time scale;
b) Isostasy;
c) Davis cycle of erosion;
d) Orogenic movement.

Climatology Question 2009 Dept. Of G&E Jagannath University

1. Give an explanatory
description of atmospheric
strata on the basis of
variation of temperature &
composition.
2. What is air pressure?
Describe the distributional
pattern and characteristics
of pressure belts of the
world.
3. Give an explanatory
description of forces related
to wind movement.
5. Write short notes on any
two;
a) Climatology and
Meteorology;
b) Inversion of
Temperature;
c) Land breeze and sea
breez
d) Asian moonsoon.