Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) 2008 M.Sc Applied Geology Structural Geology And Tectonics - Question Paper
MSc Applied Geology (Structural Geology And Tectonics)-2008-09
2008 - 2009 M.Sc. (I SEMESTER) EXAMINATION APPLIED GEOLGOY STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY AND TECTONICS GLM - 7002 Maximum Marks: 70 Duration: Two Hours
Answer all questions.
Define stress and strain. Enumerate different kinds of strain associated with homogeneous deformation and how they are graphically represented. (17)
What are axial plane cleavages? Describe their relation with fold geolometry. Discuss fanning and refraction of cleavage. (18)
OR
Discuss the dynamics of normal and strike-slip faults. How the principal stress is related to faulting?
Describe the dynamic evolution of continental and oceanic crust. (17)
Explain the following: (18)
(a) Crystalline core zone
(b) High angle fault zone.
OR
Describe the following:
(a) Plume Tectonics
(b) Microstructures in deformed rocks.
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