B.A. Ist SEMESTER 

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

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Unit – I

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Meaning, Scope and Branches of Physical Geography

       

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Origin of Earth

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Geological Time Scale

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Interior of the Earth

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Rocks: origin and classification.

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Unit – II

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Origin of continents and ocean basins

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Isostasy

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Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics

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Landforms: Fluvial, Arid, Glacial,

Marine and Karst topographies

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Ocean bottom topography: Ocean deposits, Salinity,

Temperature, Ocean currents, Tides and Coral reefs.

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Unit – III

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Composition and structure of atmosphere

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Insolation

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Vertical and Horizontal Distribution of temperature

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Pressure and pressure belts

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Winds: Planetary

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Periodic and Local

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Humidity Clouds and Precipitation

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Cyclones and Anticyclones.

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Practical (Credit–1)

Course Title: Basic Cartographic Techniques

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Nature and scope of cartography

Cartographic representation of relief:

Hachures, Contours, Form line, Spot height,

Bench mark, Trig point, Layer tint.

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Indian topographical map system:

Their classification and types.

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Interpretation of topographical maps 

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Preparation of base map, index map,

drainage map, topographic map, land use

map, settlement

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Transportation network map.

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