Engineering Geology - Spring 2013 - Page 1 of 1

NOTE: Question No. 1 is compulsory. Attempt four questions from the rest. All questions carry equal marks.
Mobile phones and other electronic gadgets are not allowed.


Q.1 Complete the followings.

i) The up fold where the limbs dip away from axis is known as_________________.
ii) The wavy undulations in the rock bed are c/d _____________.
iii) ___________ involves the transportation and removal of weathering products.
iv) The freezing of water in the cracks of rocks is known as __________.
v) The chemical weathering of rocks is done mainly by _________.


Q 2: (a) Define geology?
(b)Explain in detail the roll of geology in civil engineering?

Q 3: (a) What is the difference between geological Fault and Joint?
(c) What is the difference between Dip and Strike of a rock?

Q 4: (a) Explain in details the earthquake zoning of Pakistan?
(b) What is geological Fold?

Q 5: Explain role of geology in selection of sites for dams?

Q 6: Explain the identification of subordinate constituents in rock sample?

Q 7: what are the causes of land sliding?

Q8: write short notes on the following:
I) Tectonic plates
II) Volcanic activity
III) Internal structure of earth




Subject : Engineering Geology
Time Allowed: 03 Hours
Examination: Final, Spring 2013
Total Marks: 80
Sarhad University, Peshawar
(Distance Education)

Name: _________________________________________, Roll No. __________________