Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) 2009 B.Sc Geology Sedimentary and Metamorphic Petrology - Question Paper
2009-2010
B.bt. {lions, i (LAR I - III) K.X AMINA I'lMN ((JhOLOGY)
SFDIMI-N ! ARY & METAMORPHIC PFTROI .Of JY
(GL-317)
Maximum Marks: 40 Duration: Three Hours
Nutc. Answf.r ;iii
1. Write short notes on any two of the following:- (07)
(a) Zinggs and Folk 's shape classes.
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(b) Chemistry of weathering processes.
(c) Basic ideas about depositional environments and their classification.
2. Discuss diagciic.il> uj ten lymmis sediments. (07)
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2' Describe heavy minerals and their petrogenetic significance.
3. Briefly describe classification and origin of carbonate rocks with (06) special reference to Folks classification.
4. Write notes on the following:- (07)
(a) Relict series/Paiimpsest series.
(b) Gneissose structures.
Discuss in briet the relationship between metamorphisrn and plate (07) tectonics.
OR
5' Write detailed note on ilic foiiowing:-
(a) Isograd mapping fb) Rosenbuschs zones
6 Describe the contact metamorphisrn of politic rock, with special (06)
reference to Dalradian Schist belt of Scotland.
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6' Write short notes on the following
(a) Riekes principle
(b) Chamockites
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