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1. The lower part of the atmosphere, upper part of the soil layers and top portion of
seas where all living organisms exist is called as --------
a) Biosphere b) Hydrosphere c) Lithosphere
2. An instrument used to measure the intensity of radiant energy , with special
reference to thermal component of the wave band is -----
a) Bolometer b) Pyrometer c) Steady State Barometer
3. In one of the forms of condensation, the air close to the Earth coolsat night
below its dew point, it gets saturated and water is deposited in the form of small
droplets and this is called as ----
a) Dew b) Mist c) Fog
4. Air mass moving the west is called as ----
a) Easterly b) Westerly c) west-easterly
5. Hysometer is used to measure ------ of various points
a) Altitude b) Atmospheric pressure c) Wind speed
6. An instrument used to measure the amount of cloudiness in the sky is called as -
a)Nephometer b) Neposcope c) Nephelmeter
7. The moisture in the atmosphere various from 0 to ------ percent
a) 3 % b) 10% c) 20
8. The average rainfall of the NE monsoon in Tamilnadu is --------
a) 455 mm b) 925 mm c) 645 mm
9. The criteria of cold wave is departure of daily minimum temperature from the
normal on the negative side is ---------
a) – 80 b) -40 c)-100
10. Cumulus clouds belongs to the family of -----
a) Low clouds b) High clouds c) Middle clouds
11. Lysimeter is being used to measure -----
a) Evapotranspiration b) Evaporation c) Transpriation
12. Under NARP, Tamilnadu has been divided into ----- agroclimatic zones.
a) Seven b) Nine c) Four
5) Discuss the importance of agro climatic zones of India and write the
climatic
Zone 10, 11, 12 of India.
(OR)
How crop weather calendar information is useful for weather forecasting –
Discuss.
1) Mixed indicators.
7) Complexometric titrations.
6. Mention the important commercial crop cultivated under irrigation ------ ----
10. The line joining the lines having same pressure is called ------
1. Isotherm are imaginary lines-drawn on a map connecting places having the same
atmospheric pressure.
2. Light effects the plant in three ways viz, intensity, quality duration.
3. Radiation is measured by anemometer.
4. Thermohydrograph measures both temperature and humidity of the atmosphere.
5. Sun shine recorder contains three types of cards, namely short curve, long curve
and straight cards.
6. Microclimate is measured by an instrument called Assmans physiometer.
7. The temperature at higher elevation is always lesser than at the sea level.
8. Rainfall is measured and expressed as past 24 hours only.
9. Simon’s ordinary rain gauge is used for measuring rainfall received during the
Past 24 hours and measured at 08.30 hours.
10. Barograph is used to measure the atmosphere temperature daily.
1. Climate
2. Agricultural Meteorology
3. North east monsoon
4. Vapour pressure
5. Pyranometer
6. Tornado
Maximum: 45 Marks
II. State whether the following statements are True or False: 8 x 1/2 = 4
III. Write short notes on any FIVE of the following: 5x11/2 = 71/2
1. Evaporation
2. Thermo hygrograph
3. Synaptic chart
4. Stevenson’s screen
5. Clouds
6. Dew.
1. Wind
2. Isobars
3. Relative humidity
4. Short curve card
5. Trade winds
1. Evaporation
2. Cup anemometer
3. Thermohygrograph
4. Simon’s Rain Gauge
5. Frost
6. Relative Humidity.
1. Isotherm
2. Synaptic Chart
3. Barograph
4. Trade Winds
5. Evaporation
6. Microclimate
3. Mention the agro climatic zones in Tamil Nadu and rainfall distribution and
important crops raised in each zone
5. Draw a neat sketch of sunshine recorder and cards placed in different periods of
the year
6. Mention the important weather elements you have studied and write briefly
about any one
B.Sc., Degree Examination ,1990
7. Evaporation
8. Cup anemometer
9. Thermohygrograph
10. Simon’s Rain Gauge
11. Frost
12. Relative Humidity.
7. Isotherm
8. Synaptic Chart
9. Barograph
10. Trade Winds
11. Evaporation
12. Microclimate
9. Mention the agro climatic zones in Tamil Nadu and rainfall distribution and
important crops raised in each zone
10. How study of Agricultural geography helps you to identity and raise
Agricultural crops in the universe.
11. Draw a neat sketch of sunshine recorder and cards placed in different periods of
the year
12. Mention the important weather elements you have studied and write briefly
about any one
B.Sc., Degree Examination, 1998
1. Tornado
2. Classification of clouds
3. Weather abnormalities
4. Steppe
5. Pyranometer
6. Lysimeter
IV. Define any five of the following:
1. Isotryets
2. Vapour Pressure
3. Effective rainfall
4. Climate and weather
5. Rain shadow area
6. Soil ‘heaving’
V. Answer any five of the following:
1. Meteorology
2. Green house gases
3. Albedo
4. Isohyte
5. Drought
6. Cold wave
7. Fog
III. Write short notes on any FIVE: (5 x 2 = 10)
(OR)
(b) Briefly explain the factors affecting climate.
(OR)
(b) Describe pressure belts on the earth.
4. (a) Discuss the onset, spread and break monsoon conditions with reference to
Indian south West Monsoon.
(OR)
(b) Evapo – transpiration is a necessary evil. - Discuss.
5. (a) What are different types of weather forecast practiced in India? Explain the use
of weather forecast in reducing the crop damages.
(OR)
(b) Briefly explain the agro climatic zones of Tamil Nadu.
B.Sc., Degree Examination, 2006
1. Composition of atmosphere
2. Beaufort scale
3. Day length
4. Temperature lapse rate
5. Cardinal temperatures
6. Isohyet
7. Crop weather models.
2. (a) Discuss the spectrum of radiation and its importance in crop production.
(OR)
(b) Discuss the effect of temperature on plant growth.
4. (a) Discuss different forms of precipitation and its impact on crop production.
(OR)
(b) Write the feasibility of artificial rainfall making in India.
2 The lines connecting places that have equal temperature is called ………………..
………………………….
5 The state of the atmosphere over the period of time is known as ………………..
12 The Coriolis Effect causes all winds in the Northern Hemisphere to move towards
………………