The document discusses the syllabus, marking scheme and introduction to climatology for a climatology course at Gondwana University, Gadchiroli.
It includes 4 units that will be covered: definitions and concepts of climatology, factors affecting temperature and air pressure distribution, types of winds and monsoons, and characteristics of different climatic regions.
The marking scheme includes both theory and practical exams, with different types of short and long answer questions.
Climatology is defined as the scientific study of climate and factors influencing its spatial and temporal variations. It examines how and why climates vary across Earth and how they impact human activities.