Geology for Civil Engineers (Part-14)

What is the most abundant mineral in the Earth’s crust?

A Feldspar
B Calcite
C Quartz
D Mica

What is the process of rock formation from accumulated sediments?

A Metamorphism
B Erosion
C Deposition
D Lithification

What type of rock is most commonly used in the construction of roads?

A Granite
B Basalt
C Limestone
D Sandstone

Which type of fault occurs when one block of Earth moves upward relative to the other?

A Strike-slip fault
B Normal fault
C Reverse fault
D Thrust fault

What is the primary cause of weathering in rocks?

A Water
B Wind
C Heat
D Oxygen

Which of the following is a method used to study groundwater?

A Remote sensing
B Borehole logging
C Seismic waves
D Core sampling

Which type of rock forms from the cooling and solidification of lava at Earth’s surface?

A Sedimentary
B Igneous
C Metamorphic
D Organic

What is the term used for the upward movement of Earth’s crust?

A Uplift
B Subsidence
C Erosion
D Compression

What is the primary characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

A Form from molten lava
B Contain fossils
C Form under high pressure
D Form by cooling magma

Which of the following properties is crucial for determining soil stability?

A Color
B Water retention
C Particle size
D Organic content

What is the term for the force that causes tectonic plates to move?

A Convection currents
B Gravitational pull
C Magnetic fields
D Wind pressure

What is the most common type of geotechnical investigation method?

A Seismic testing
B Borehole drilling
C Core sampling
D Remote sensing

What is the main factor affecting the rate of soil erosion?

A Vegetation cover
B Temperature
C Soil color
D Soil type

Which type of rock is formed under high heat and pressure but not melting?

A Sedimentary
B Igneous
C Metamorphic
D Volcanic

What is the function of a dam in geological engineering?

A To prevent volcanic eruptions
B To extract minerals
C To control water flow and store water
D To monitor soil stability