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MGG 005 (July 2026 - January 2027) - ENGLISH

ASSIGNMENT
CLIMATOLOGY
Course Code: MGG-005
Assignment Code: MGG-005/TMA/2026-27
Maximum Marks: 100
Part-A
All Questions are compulsory and carries 10 marks each
1) Define Climatology. Discuss the different phases of the development of climatology.
2 ) Define insolation and discuss the factors affecting insolation. Discuss the concept of heat
balance between the earth and atmosphere.
3) What is coriolis force? Describe horizontal pressure distribution patterns on earth.
4) Define airmass. Describe the winter and summer airmasses of Asia.
Part-B
All Questions are compulsory and carries 10 marks each
5) Describe the procedures, tools, and methods used in weather forecasting.
6) Discuss different approaches to climatic classification. Describe briefly the broad climatic
types of Koppen.
7) Give a detailed description of the vertical layers of the earth’s atmosphere.
Part-C
8) Write Short notes on the following. All Questions are compulsory and carries 5 marks
each.
a) Distinguish between weather and climate. Identify the elements controlling weather and
climate.
b) Distinguish between prevailing winds and seasonal winds.
c) Differentiate between fronts and cyclones.
d) Write a note on Applied Climatology.
e) Describe the significance of jet streams in shaping global weather patterns and aviation
routes.
f) Differentiate between El Nino and La Nina.
Note: Draw figures wherever necessary.

MGG 005 (January 2026 - July 2026) - ENGLISH

ASSIGNMENT CLIMATOLOGY

Course Code: MGG-005

Assignment Code: MGG-005/TMA/2026

Maximum Marks: 100

Part-A

All Questions are compulsory and carries 

1) Define Climatology. Discuss the different phases of the development of climatology.

2) Define insolation and discuss the factors affecting insolation. Discuss the concept of heat balance between the earth and atmosphere.

3) What is coriolis force? Describe horizontal pressure distribution patterns on earth.

4) Define airmass. Describe the winter and summer airmasses of Asia.

Part-B

All Questions are compulsory and carries 

5) Describe the procedures, tools, and methods used in weather forecasting.

6) Discuss different approaches to climatic classification. Describe briefly the broad climatic types of Koppen.

7) Give a detailed description of the vertical layers of the earth's atmosphere.

Part-C

8) Write Short notes on the following. All Questions are compulsory and carries 

a) Distinguish between weather and climate. Identify the elements controlling weather and climate.

b) Distinguish between prevailing winds and seasonal winds.

c) Differentiate between fronts and cyclones.

d) Write a note on Applied Climatology.

e) Describe the significance of jet streams in shaping global weather patterns and aviation routes.

f) Differentiate between El Nino and La Nina.

Note: Draw figures wherever necessary.

MGG 5 2025 - English

ASSIGNMENT

Climatology

Course Code: MGG-005

Assignment Code: MGG-005/TMA/2025

Maximum Marks: 100

Part-A

All Questions are compulsory.Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Discuss the origin and evolution of earth's atmosphere.

2. Explain the processes of heating and cooling of earth's atmosphere. Describe the horizontal and vertical distribution of temperature and the concept of adiabatic lapse rate.

3. Explain the origin of monsoon with a special reference to India. Discuss the factors affecting monsoon, including El Nino and La Nina.

4. Define fronts and cyclones. Explain the characteristics of temperate and tropical cyclones.

Part-B

All Questions are compulsory. Each question carries 10 marks.

5. Describe the procedures, tools, and methods used in weather forecasting. Discuss weather forecasting practices in India.

6. Describe the climatic classification system proposed by Thornthwaite. Discuss its bases, thermal efficiency, precipitation effectiveness, classification, and evaluation.

7. Give a detailed description of the vertical layers of the earth's atmosphere.

Part-C

8. Write Short notes on the following. Each question carries 5 marks.

a) Distinguish between weather and climate. Identify the elements controlling weather and climate.

b) Distinguish between seasonal winds and local winds.

c) Explain the "B" Type of Climate of Koeppen.

d) Explain the role of sub-fields within climatology, such as synoptic climatology and applied climatology, in addressing environmental challenges.

e) Describe the significance of jet streams in shaping global weather patterns and aviation routes.

f) Explain how air masses influence weather patterns and climatic conditions in different regions.

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