FUNDAMENTAL
OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
THE
ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF THE EARTH
Q 1 Why are the terrestrial planets rocky? Mark
(1)
Q 2 Name the most popular theory regarding the origin of the
universe.
Q 4 Which are the Gas Giant planets?
Q 5 How was the Atmosphere
formed?
Q 6 How was the solid crust of the Earth formed?
Q 7 When was the Earth formed?
Q 8 Who first proposed the Nebular Hypothesis?
Q 10 Why do planets differ in size and
temperature?
Q 11 What are Planetesimals?
Q 13 What is the mean density of earth?
Q 15 Name the theory proposed by James Jean &
Harold Jeffrey.
Q 16 Who proposed the concept of steady
state?
Q 17 What is the range of diameters of
individual galaxies?
Q 18 How did modification take place in atmospheric
composition?
Q 19 What is binary theories? Marks
(3)
Q 21 Elaborate the
theory of steady state.
Q 22 Mention the ideas of Sir George Darwin
regarding the origin of the moon.
Q 23 Explain the process of formation of
galaxies.
Q 25 Distinguish between inner planets and outer
planets.
Q 26 Mention the reason behind the gaseous nature of Jovian
planets.
Q 27 Elaborate the stages involved in the
development of present atmosphere.
Q 28 Describe the process of development of
lithosphere.
Q 29 Briefly describe the theory given by
Chamberlin and Moulton for the formation of planets.
Q 30 Give a brief description of tidal
hypothesis.
Q 31 What are the stages considered in the development of
planets? Marks (5)
Q 32 Give a detailed description of Big Bang
theory.
Q 33 Prepare the Geological Time Scale.
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