Geology for Civil Engineers (Part-6)

What type of rock is formed from the compression and cementation of sediments?

A Sedimentary
B Igneous
C Metamorphic
D Volcanic

Which geological process leads to the formation of mountains?

A Sedimentation
B Erosion
C Weathering
D Tectonic forces

What is the main mineral in limestone?

A Quartz
B Calcite
C Feldspar
D Mica

Which of the following is the primary agent of erosion in desert regions?

A Water
B Ice
C Wind
D Human activity

What is the purpose of conducting a site investigation in civil engineering?

A To analyze soil properties
B To check air quality
C To measure temperature
D To predict weather patterns

Which type of soil is known for its high water retention ability?

A Gravel
B Loam
C Clay
D Sand

What is the primary characteristic of metamorphic rocks?

A Formed by cooling lava
B Formed under heat and pressure
C Contain fossils
D Composed of layers

What is the term for the study of Earth’s physical features and processes?

A Stratigraphy
B Petrology
C Seismology
D Geomorphology

What is the primary method for determining the age of rocks?

A Seismology
B Fossil analysis
C Radiometric dating
D Stratigraphy

What is the effect of weathering on rocks?

A Creates rock layers
B Breaks them into smaller pieces
C Forms new minerals
D Increases their strength

What is the main function of an aquifer in geology?

A Store and transmit water
B Contain oil and gas
C Form mineral deposits
D Filter contaminants

What is the most common method for measuring groundwater levels?

A Borehole analysis
B Seismic waves
C Piezoelectric sensors
D Water table observation

What is the primary effect of erosion on landforms?

A Degradation and loss of soil
B Creation of mountains
C Formation of fossils
D Expansion of glaciers

What type of soil is known for being easily eroded?

A Clay
B Loam
C Sand
D Gravel

What is the primary function of structural geology in civil engineering?

A To understand the deformation of rocks
B To analyze soil properties
C To study the movement of tectonic plates
D To design building foundations