Geo101-Quiz#3

Mapua Institute of Technology

I. Multiple Choice. Choose the letter/s that best answer(s) the question (3 pts each)

_____ 1. It is the application of the principles of physics to the study of the Earth
A. Geophysics B. Paleontology
C. Stratigraphy D. Petrology

_____ 2. It is an applied branch of geophysics, which uses physical methods (such as seismic ,
gravitational, magnetic, electrical and electromagnetic ) at the surface of the Earth to measure the
physical properties of the subsurface, along with the anomalies in those properties
A. Exploration Geophysics B. Petroleum Geophysics
C. Applied Geophysics D. All of the above

_____ 3. Type of geophysical method wherein it uses electrical resistance (poor conductivity)
properties to identify buried cultural resources.
A. Magnetic method B. Seismic Method
C. Gravity Method D. Electrical Resistivity Method

_____ 4. Measurements of vertical changes in electrical resistivity are called?

_____ 5. Measurements of horizontal changes in electrical resistivity are called?

_____ 6. Many 2D resistivity imaging surveys are carried out using this kind of array. In this
configuration the spacing between each electrode is identical. Once converted the data is modelled
using finite element and least squares inversion methods in order to calculate a true resistivity versus
depth pseudo section.
A. Schlumberger Array B. Dipole-Dipole Array
C. Pole-Dipole Array D. Wenner Array

_____ 7. Measures the response of seismic (sound) waves that are input into the earth and then
refract along or reflect off subsurface soil and rock boundaries. The seismic source
A. Seismic Techniques B. Magnetic Techniques
C. Gravity Techniques D. Radiometric Techniques

_____ 8. Type of seismic method which measures head waves that are refracted along geologic
formations below the earth's surface.
A. Seismic Reflection B. Seismic Refraction
C. All of the Above D. None of the Above
_____ 9. Type of seismic method which measures the time necessary for a sound impulse to travel
from the source, bounce off a geologic boundary, and return to the surface at a geophone. The
reflection from a
A. Seismic Reflection B. Seismic Refraction
C. All of the Above D. None of the Above

_____ 10. It is used to detect and differentiate metallic artifacts buried near the earth’s surface. The
technique locates near surface cultural features (structures, compaction, excavation, and habitation
sites) by their various water saturations (their conductivity). A conductivity measurement is the
reciprocal of resistivity.
A. Vertical Electrical Sounding B. Electrical Profiling
C. Electrical Imaging D. Electro-magnetic conductivity,

_____ 11. It is a geophysical technique that measures differences in the earth's gravitational field at
different locations.
A. Magnetic method B. Seismic Method
C. Gravity Method D. Electrical Resistivity Method

_____ 12. It is a passive technique that involves highly accurate measurement of relative changes in
the Earth's gravitational field.
A. Bouguer Anomaly B. Faye Anomaly
C. Microgravity profiling D. Electrical Resistivity Method

_____ 13. Instrument used to measure gravitational acceleration. Every mass has an associated
gravitational potential.
A. Gravity meter B. Magnetic meter
C. Radiometric meter D. Resistivity meter

_____ 14. Type of geophysical techniques that involves the measurement of gamma radiation
resulting from natural radioactive sources.
A. Magnetic techniques B. Gravity techniques
C. Radiometric techniques D. Seismic techniques

_____ 15. It is a network of tightly integrated subsystems that synchronously collect accurate and
reliable data for roadway infrastructure management applications
A. Laser Roughness Measurement System B. Gravity techniques
C. Laser Rut Measurement System D. AUTOMATIC ROAD ANALYZER (ARAN)

_____ 16. The process of determining the layers of natural soil deposits that will underlie a proposed
structure and their physical properties.
A. Paranormal Investigation B. Crime Investigation
C. Site Investigation D. Scientific Investigation

_____ 17. Simplest method of exploration and sampling. It is power driven or hand operated. Max
depth 10 meters. Suitable in all soils above GWT but only in cohesive soil below GWT
A. Auger borings B. Wash borings
 C. Mud Rotary D. Core drilling

_____ 18. A casing is driven with a drop hammer. A hollow drill rod with chopping bit is inserted inside
the casing. Soil is loosened and removed from the borehole using water or a drilling mud jetted under
pressure.
A. Auger borings B. Wash borings
C. Mud Rotary D. Core drilling

_____ 19. Hollow drill rods with a drill bit is rotated into the soil. Drilling mud is continuously pumped
into the hole. The bit grinds the soil and the return flow brings the cuttings to the surface.
A. Auger borings B. Wash borings
C. Mud Rotary D. Core drilling

_____ 20. Used for obtaining rock cores. A core barrel is fitted with a drill bit is attached to hollow
drill rods. Examples: diamond coring, calyx or shot core drilling
A. Auger borings B. Wash borings
C. Mud Rotary D. Core drilling

_____ 21. Grinding the soil by repeated lifting and dropping of heavy chisels or drilling bits. Water is
added to form slurry of cuttings. Slurry removed by bailers or pumps.
A. Auger borings B. Wash borings
C. Percussion drilling D. Core drilling

_____ 22. It is defined as the percentage of rock cores that have length equal or greater than 10 cm
over the total drill length.
A. Core Recovery (CR) B. Wash boring Recovery (WBR)
C. Rock Quality Designation (RQD) D. Mud boring Recovery (MBR)

_____ 23. Rock deposits can be obtained river channels, in alluvial fans and transgressive beaches. A
gravel deposit consists of a framework of pebbles between which is voids. The voids are rarely empty,
being occupied by sand, silt, or clay material.
A. Gravel B. Breccia
C. Sands D. Limestone

_____ 24. It is made by heating limestone, including chalk, to a temperature of between 1100 and
1200 C in a current of air, at which point CO2 is driven off to produce quicklime (CaO).
A. Asbestos B. Breccia
C. Forsterite D. Lime

_____ 25. It is manufactured by burning pure limestone or chalk with suitable argillaceous material
(clay, mud, or shale) in the proportions 3 to 1.
A. Gravels B. Portland cement
C. Steel D. Sand

_____ 26. Composed almost entirely of kaolinite and as between 70 and 90% of the individual particles
are below 0.01 mm in size these clays have a high plasticity.
 A. Ball clays B. Bentonite
C. Portland cement D. Sand

_____ 27. It is formed by the alteration of volcanic ash, the principal clay mineral being either
montmorillonite or beidellite
A. Ball clays B. Bentonite
C. Portland cement D. Sand

_____ 28. It constitutes the basic material for road construction and forms the greater part of a road
surface. Thus, it has to bear the main stresses imposed by traffic and has to resist wear.
A. Aggregates B. Bentonite
C. Portland cement D. Sand

_____ 29. It is a measure of its ability to resist weathering and so as to retain its original size, shape,
strength, and appearance over an extensive period of time (Sims, 1991; Bell, 1993a).
A. Durability of a stone B. Deleterious salts
C. Texture and porosity of a rock D. Frost Damage

_____ 30. Generally derived from the ground or the atmosphere, although soluble salts may occur in
the pores of the parental rock. They may cause efflorescence by crystallizing on the surface of a stone.
A. Durability of a stone B. Deleterious salts
C. Texture and porosity of a rock D. Frost Damage
II. Enumeration
1. Enumerate the (7) purpose of a soil investigation program (based on lecture) (7pts)
2. Give 3 factors to determine whether a rock will be worked as a building stone (3pts)

Note: Deadline April 24, 2020 (Answers only, A4 size or short bond paper)