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1 (a)
Define engineering geology. Explain technical responsibilities of a civil engineer and an engineering geologist in civil engineering projects.
7 M
1 (b)
Define mineral. Describe in detail Moh's scale of hardness and cleavage as
physical properties of minerals.
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2 (a) 1)
Explain: Magnitude and Intensity of an earthquake.
4 M
2 (a) 2)
Explain: Branches of geology
important in civil engineering.
3 M
2 (b)
What are geological agents? Describe in detail the mechanical weathering of
Rocks.
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2 (c)
Define the terms weathering, erosion and denudation. Explain river meandering.
7 M
3 (a)
Define crystal. Enlist elements of a crystal. Write note on any one
crystallographic system.
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3 (b)
What is an earthquake? Describe the types of earthquake waves and concepts of
plate tectonics.
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3 (c)
Explain dip and strike, normal and reverse faults with neat sketches.
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3 (d)
What are folds? Explain various terminology of a typical fold with neat sketches.
7 M
4 (a)
What are sedimentary rocks? Describe the formation of clastic sedimentary rock
and write tabular classification of sedimentary rocks.
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4 (b)
Describe the factors and kinds of metamorphism.
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4 (c)
Define and explain (1) Equigranular and Ophitic textures (2) Dykes (3)
Batholith.
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4 (d)
Write notes on rock cycle and sand dunes
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5 (a)
Enlist and explain briefly the geological criteria for site selection of dam.
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5 (b)
What does landslide mean? State various factors affecting landslides.
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5 (c)
Porosity and Permeability.
4 M
5 (d)
Streak and forms as physical properties of minerals.
6 M
5 (e)
Explain remote sensing and geographical positioning system.
4 M
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