Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) 2009 B.Sc Geology Structural - Question Paper

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2009-2010

li.Sc. (Hens ) (PART III) EXAMINA I loN (GEOLOGY)

STFT irTURAl GF.OI OGY (GL-314)

Mark 40    Duration^- Three Hours

Note: Answer ail quesumis

J    Define stress and strain. Describe stress and strain diagram with the (07)

help of suitable illustration.

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T    Wiite explanatory notes on the following:

(a)    Role of solutions in deformation of rocks.

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2.    Define unconformity. How do you recognize unconformities in the (06) field and on the maps with suitable diagrams

3.    Describe nomenclature of Folds. Give the mechanism of folding and (07) their causes.

4.    Describe various types of fault with suitable diagram.    (06)

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4'    Write notes on the foliowing:-

(3) Allohfhnnous and Autochthonous

(b)    Thrust and over thrusi

(c)    Longitudinal and transverse fault

5.    Describe various types of cleavage with suitable sketches. Discuss the 5.0⁷; origin of slaty cleavage

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5'    Write explanatory notes on the followmg:-

(a)    Boudinage

(b)    Cleavage-bedding relationship to major structure.

6.    What is joint and how is it differentiated from fault? Give a (07)

classification of joints with suitable diagrams.

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