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Geology

100 marks · 3 hours · 7 questions
This paper Geology · all yearsQ. 2 · What characteristics a sedimentary strata…Q. 3 · Elaborate the Plagioclase Series of…Q. 4 · What is Pull-apart basin? Describe…Q. 5 · What are Pegmatites? Discuss the…Q. 6 · What methods of geophysical exploration…Q. 7 · Differentiate between volcanic and fissure…Q. 8 · Write short notes on any…With this paper← 20182020 →
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SECTION–I

Q. 2

What characteristics a sedimentary strata should contain to be designated as a “Formation”? How the formation is divided into sub-units? Describe the characters of Salt Range Formation.

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Q. 3

Elaborate the Plagioclase Series of Feldspar group of rock forming minerals. Describe the physical and optical characteristics of the series.

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Q. 4

What is Pull-apart basin? Describe the characteristics of transform movement between two continental blocks. Where you find similar features in Pakistan?

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Q. 5

What are Pegmatites? Discuss the texture and mineralogical composition of pegmatites. What precious minerals are associated with acidic pegmatites?

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Section II

Q. 6

What methods of geophysical exploration are used for metallic ore deposits? What instruments are used for acquisition and interpretation of data?

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Q. 7

Differentiate between volcanic and fissure eruptions. Describe types of materials exhaled by volcanoes. How these materials are hazardous to men and environment?

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Q. 8

Write short notes on any TWO of the following:

  1. (a)Source sediments of petroleum. [10]
  2. (b)Site investigation for highway construction. [10]
  3. (c)Site investigation for tunnel construction. [10]
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