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JNTU B.Tech II GENERAL GEOLOGY Previous Question Paper (November/December - 2018 - R16)
Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B. Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub questions.
PART-A
Draw the internal structure of earth.
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The internal structure of the Earth consists of three primary concentric layers: the Crust (outermost thin layer), the Mantle (thick middle layer comprising upper and lower sections), and the Core (innermost part, divided into a liquid outer core and a solid inner core).
Give a short note on crust.
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The crust is the outermost, thin, solid shell of the Earth. It is divided into the Continental Crust, which is thicker (approx. 30-50 km) and composed mainly of granitic rocks, and the Oceanic Crust, which is thinner (approx. 5-10 km) and composed primarily of denser basaltic rocks.
What is landform?
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What is buried channel?
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How to find geological work of wind?
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How to find the water sheds?
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What are the textures of igneous rocks?
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What is the use of Marble?
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Write about the Maoh’s hardness scale.
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Define Minerals.
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PART-B
The concept of plate tectonics
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Continental drift.
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What is weathering? Explain about weathering factors.
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Explain the main factors for earthquake.
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Concepts of Geomorphology
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Paleochannels.
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Explain in detail different types of drainage patterns.
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What are the principal agents of weathering?
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Write how mechanical erosion is carried out by running water of river?
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What are the main parts of river system?
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Explain the development of land forms produced by coastal erosion.
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Explain the origin of igneous rock.
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Give a short note on limestone and conglomerate characteristics.
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Give a short note on sandstone and shale.
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What is fossilization? Explain about the importance of astrocards and diatoms.
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What is paleontology? Briefly explain about foraminifera and radiolarian.
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What is the importance of micro fossils in oil exploration?
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