📘 Geography Optional – Paper I

Page 26 – Advanced Physical Geography Concepts

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Q1. Explain Plate Tectonics Theory in detail. (15 Marks)

• Lithospheric plates
• Divergent, Convergent, Transform boundaries
• Sea-floor spreading
• Mountain building & earthquakes

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Q2. Discuss Isostasy and its significance. (10 Marks)

• Balance of crust
• Airy & Pratt theories
• Post-glacial rebound

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Q3. Explain Geomorphic Cycles of Davis. (15 Marks)

• Youth, Maturity, Old age stages
• Role of erosion
• Criticism of cyclic theory

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Q4. Discuss Penck’s slope replacement theory. (10 Marks)

• Simultaneous uplift & erosion
• Parallel retreat of slopes

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Q5. Explain Atmospheric Circulation system. (15 Marks)

• Hadley, Ferrel, Polar cells
• Jet streams
• Pressure belts

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Q6. Discuss Ocean Currents and their impact. (10 Marks)

• Warm & cold currents
• El Niño & La Niña
• Climate influence

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Q7. Explain Soil Formation processes (Pedogenesis). (10 Marks)

• Weathering
• Leaching
• Humification

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Q8. Discuss Biogeochemical cycles. (10 Marks)

• Carbon cycle
• Nitrogen cycle
• Water cycle

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Q9. Explain Geographical Information System (GIS) in physical geography. (10 Marks)

• Mapping terrain
• Hazard assessment
• Environmental monitoring

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Q10. Evaluate Natural Hazards and Risk Assessment. (15 Marks)

• Earthquakes
• Floods
• Cyclones
• Vulnerability & mitigation

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