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 | December, 2016 | |
| City, State | new delhi, |
Question Paper
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IET-53HA) I B.Tech. Civil (Water Resources Engineering) .BTCLEVII BTMEVI I BTELVI I BTECVI I BTCSVI Term-End Examination December, 2016
00392
ET-531(A) EARTH AND ITS ENVIRONMENT
Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70
Note: Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Give neat, well-labelled sketches wherever necessary.
1. Explain the 'Hydrologic Cycle' with the help of a neat sketch. What role does it play in geological processes? 7
Describe the important types of slow and rapid mass movement in respect of weathering. 7
2. Explain the causes of earthquakes. Differentiate between S and L waves. 7
Discuss the major forces acting upon the air. 7
3. Describe the hydrological classification of rocks. 7
Define form or habit of minerals. Describe form depending upon the degree of crystallisation. 7
4. What do you mean by 'Metamorphic Rocks'? Discuss the processes of metamorphism. 7
Define cleavage. Explain its significance. 7
5. Describe the three principles of stratigraphy. 7
What is meant by biogeochemical cycles? Explain the carbon cycle with the help of a neat sketch. 7
6. Define population with respect to ecology. Explain the various properties which are the characteristics of each population. 7
Explain the life zones in oceans with the help of a neat diagram. 7
7. Explain how volcanic eruptions can damage an ecosystem. 7
What are the features of wastelands Explain the various activities that can be initiated at wastelands. 7
8. Differentiate between the following: 4x3 1/2=14
Weather and Climate
Extrusive and Intrusive Igneous Rocks
Anticline and Syncline
Joint and Fracture
IET-53HA) I B.Tech. Civil (Water Resources Engineering) .BTCLEVII BTMEVI I BTELVI I BTECVI I BTCSVI Term-End Examination December, 2016
00392
ET-531(A) EARTH AND ITS ENVIRONMENT
Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70
Note: Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Give neat, well-labelled sketches wherever necessary.
1. Explain the 'Hydrologic Cycle' with the help of a neat sketch. What role does it play in geological processes? 7
Describe the important types of slow and rapid mass movement in respect of weathering. 7
2. Explain the causes of earthquakes. Differentiate between S and L waves. 7
Discuss the major forces acting upon the air. 7
3. Describe the hydrological classification of rocks. 7
Define form or habit of minerals. Describe form depending upon the degree of crystallisation. 7
4. What do you mean by 'Metamorphic Rocks'? Discuss the processes of metamorphism. 7
Define cleavage. Explain its significance. 7
5. Describe the three principles of stratigraphy. 7
What is meant by biogeochemical cycles? Explain the carbon cycle with the help of a neat sketch. 7
6. Define population with respect to ecology. Explain the various properties which are the characteristics of each population. 7
Explain the life zones in oceans with the help of a neat diagram. 7
7. Explain how volcanic eruptions can damage an ecosystem. 7
What are the features of wastelands Explain the various activities that can be initiated at wastelands. 7
8. Differentiate between the following: 4x3 1/2=14
Weather and Climate
Extrusive and Intrusive Igneous Rocks
Anticline and Syncline
Joint and Fracture
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