Exam Details
| Subject | Earth & Its Environment | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | B.Tech. Civil (Construction Management) / (Water Resources Engineering)/ (Aero Space Engineering) BTCM-BTWRE | |
| Department | School of Engineering & Technology (SOET) | |
| Organization | indira gandhi national open university | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | June, 2016 | |
| City, State | new delhi, |
Question Paper
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IET-531(A)I
B.Tech. Civil (Water Resources Engineering)
BTCLEVI I BTMEVI I BTELVI I BTECVI I BTCSVI
Term-End Examination
June, 2016
002bB
ET-531 EARTH AND ITS ENVIRONMENT
Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70
Note: Answer any five questions. Give neat, well-labelled sketches wherever necessary.
1. Describing the composition of crust and upper mantle, discuss the crust -mantle relationship. 7
How would you define seismicity? What are seismic waves How do they help in delineating the internal structure of the Earth? 7
2. How are tributaries and sub-tributaries formed Explain through neat sketches of three prominent drainage patterns. 7
Describe graded river profile. Outline the conditions ideal for the maintenance of such profile of equilibrium. 7
3. Define sedimentary rocks. Describe the classification of sedimentary rocks and their properties. 7
Describe various sedimentary structures and their significant characteristics. 7
4. What are joints Explain. Give the geometrical and genetic classification of joints. 7
Define structural geology. State what are the various geological factors to be considered for the construction of dams, tunnels, buildings and regional structures. 7
5. Discuss Proterozoic deposits of India. Give the geographical distribution of the Vindhyan Supergroup. 7
What are Charnockites and Khondalites Explain their mineral assemblages and mode of formation. 7
6. Give a detailed account of the factors responsible for the ecological instability and destruction of ecosystem. 14
7. Discuss the following: 6
Planetesimal Hypothesis
Prediction of Earthquake
Igneous Textures
Distinguish between the following:
Turbulent flow and Laminar flow
Erosion and Denudation
Phacoliths and Batholiths
Mudstones and Shales
8. Write short notes on any four of the following: 4x3 1/2 =14
Biosphere
Diagenesis
Feldspar Group of Minerals
Indo-Gangetic Alluvium
Diastrophism
IET-531(A)I
B.Tech. Civil (Water Resources Engineering)
BTCLEVI I BTMEVI I BTELVI I BTECVI I BTCSVI
Term-End Examination
June, 2016
002bB
ET-531 EARTH AND ITS ENVIRONMENT
Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70
Note: Answer any five questions. Give neat, well-labelled sketches wherever necessary.
1. Describing the composition of crust and upper mantle, discuss the crust -mantle relationship. 7
How would you define seismicity? What are seismic waves How do they help in delineating the internal structure of the Earth? 7
2. How are tributaries and sub-tributaries formed Explain through neat sketches of three prominent drainage patterns. 7
Describe graded river profile. Outline the conditions ideal for the maintenance of such profile of equilibrium. 7
3. Define sedimentary rocks. Describe the classification of sedimentary rocks and their properties. 7
Describe various sedimentary structures and their significant characteristics. 7
4. What are joints Explain. Give the geometrical and genetic classification of joints. 7
Define structural geology. State what are the various geological factors to be considered for the construction of dams, tunnels, buildings and regional structures. 7
5. Discuss Proterozoic deposits of India. Give the geographical distribution of the Vindhyan Supergroup. 7
What are Charnockites and Khondalites Explain their mineral assemblages and mode of formation. 7
6. Give a detailed account of the factors responsible for the ecological instability and destruction of ecosystem. 14
7. Discuss the following: 6
Planetesimal Hypothesis
Prediction of Earthquake
Igneous Textures
Distinguish between the following:
Turbulent flow and Laminar flow
Erosion and Denudation
Phacoliths and Batholiths
Mudstones and Shales
8. Write short notes on any four of the following: 4x3 1/2 =14
Biosphere
Diagenesis
Feldspar Group of Minerals
Indo-Gangetic Alluvium
Diastrophism
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