Common Section [GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) Geology & Geophysics (GG)]: Questions 51 - 54 of 384
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Question 51
Question MCQ▾
The basic difference between a lake and a tank is
Choices
Choice (4) | Response | |
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a. | A tank is big while lake is small | |
b. | Lake and tank are both land enclosed water bodies but tank is manmade | |
c. | A lake can be in oceans as well as land, tank is only on land | |
d. | A lake is big while tank is small |
Question 52
Question MCQ▾
In tropical humid conditions, when weathering takes place which of the following is lost from feldspar
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Choice (4) | Response | |
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a. | Potassium | |
b. | Silica | |
c. | Iron | |
d. | Calcium |
Question 53
Question MCQ▾
Identify the following rock
(i) It is coarse grained igneous rock consisting essentially of quartz, feldspar, and mica
(ii) It has high proportion of silica
(iii) It has less specific gravity
(iv) It ranges in colour from light grey to medium grey
Which is correct?
Choices
Choice (4) | Response | |
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a. | Peridotite | |
b. | Andesite | |
c. | Gabbro | |
d. | Granite |
Question 54
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What is granite?
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Choice (4) | Response | |
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a. | A common igneous rock that cooled relatively slowly and is made up of feldspar and quartz | |
b. | A common mineral that makes up a large part of the earth՚s crust | |
c. | A common igneous rock that cooled at the surface and is composed of feldspar and pyroxene | |
d. | An igneous rock type that is a major constituent of lava |