Geology for Civil Engineers (Part-7)

What type of rock is formed by cooling and solidification of lava?

A Igneous
B Sedimentary
C Metamorphic
D Volcanic

Which geological map is used to show the distribution of rock types?

A Topographic map
B Seismic map
C Geological map
D Hydrological map

What type of soil is best for supporting plant growth?

A Clay
B Sand
C Silt
D Loam

What is the primary cause of the formation of earthquakes?

A Volcanic eruptions
B Tectonic plate movement
C Human activity
D Atmospheric pressure

What is the primary role of geotechnical investigation?

A To analyze subsurface conditions
B To study air quality
C To measure seismic waves
D To study plant roots

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