The University of Faisalabad

School of Civil Engineering

Mid Semester Examination Spring 2021

Degree Program: BSETC Semester 6th

Total
Course Title: Geology and Earthquake Engineering 15
Marks
Date of 60
22-04-2021 Time:
Examination minutes

Note: Do not write anything on question paper except registration Number.

Sr.No Question Marks CLO PLO Bloom

Explain the difference between igneous,

1 Sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks with 5 1 1 C-2
examples.

Draw a complete sketch of:

2 5 2 2 C-3
a) Rock Cycle

Give a comparative explanation of the

3 importance of geology in major civil 5 2 2 C-3
engineering projects (Dams & Tunnels).
 Multiple choice questions

The discontinuity which marks the lower boundary of the crust is ______________
a) Crust-Mantle discontinuity
b) Oceanic discontinuity
c) SIAL layer
d) Mohorovicic discontinuity

Where are the volcanic rocks formed?

a) Under the surface of earth
b) On the surface of earth
c) Inside the core
d) Between mantle

Which is the rock present in the majority on the surface of earth?

a) Igneous rock
b) Sedimentary rock
c) Metamorphic rock
d) No class of rock in particular

The factor not affecting metamorphism is ____________

a) Wind conditions
b) Temperature
c) Pressure
d) Chemically active fluids

Most of the Earth's mass is in the

a) Inner core
b) Outer core
c) Crust
d) Mantle

“Water weathers rock by dissolving it” this is an example of

a) Chemical Weathering
b) Physical Weathering
c) Both a and b
d) None
The type of igneous rock which is formed by slow cooling is

a) Volcanic
b) Plutonic
c) Clastic
d) None

What aspect of the joint has to be thoroughly studied before construction of a dam?
a) Geometry of the joint
b) The depth of the joint
c) Nature of the joint
d) The texture of the rocks

Pick the rock considered as soft rocks for tunneling.

a) Granite
b) Gabbro
c) Basalt
d) Shale

The underground routes or passages driven through the ground without disturbing
overlying soil cover are called __________
a) Bridges
b) Passages
c) Tunnels
d) Sub-routes
Assignment (Word format)

Briefly explain blasting and elaborate different methods of avoiding mine

collapses.

Note: Plagiarism will be checked in this assignment