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Geology

100 marks · 3 hours · 7 questions
This paper Geology · all yearsQ. 2 · Differentiate between weathering, erosion and…Q. 3 · What are lithostratigraphic and chronostratigraphic…Q. 4 · Explain isomorphism and polymorphism through…Q. 5 · Differentiate between lineation and foliation.…Q. 6 · Differentiate between eustatic and relative…Q. 7 · Differentiate between hydrocarbon source and…Q. 8 · Write short notes on any…With this paper← 20192021 →
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Section I

Q. 2

Differentiate between weathering, erosion and transportation. Elaborate the various agents and types of weathering.

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Q. 3

What are lithostratigraphic and chronostratigraphic unit? Discuss the various laws of stratigraphy.

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Q. 4

Explain isomorphism and polymorphism through examples. Give a detailed account of classification of silicate minerals.

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Q. 5

Differentiate between lineation and foliation. Discuss various structural controls on the mechanical properties of materials.

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Section II

Q. 6

Differentiate between eustatic and relative sea level curve. Discuss the relationship between eustacy, accommodation space and sedimentation.

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Q. 7

Differentiate between hydrocarbon source and reservoir rocks. Elaborate the various trapping mechanisms of hydrocarbons.

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Q. 8

Write short notes on any TWO of the following:

  1. (a)Coal rank and coal series. [10]
  2. (b)Geological controls on the selection of mega dam sites. [10]
  3. (c)Occurrences of Radioactive deposits in Pakistan. [10]
(20)

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