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The document contains two questions asking to explain the limited field application of slope analysis in slope management and write short notes on pseudo volcanic features and the difference between low energy coasts and coral coasts. For the first question, the response explains that conventional slope analysis looks at geological timescales which are not feasible for slope management, and slope management requires a multidimensional approach incorporating soil mechanics, accurate geology, and computational analysis rather than just slope analysis. For the second question, the response defines pseudo volcanic features as geological structures resembling volcanoes but formed by non-volcanic processes, and provides examples. It also defines low energy coasts as areas with little wave/tidal power accumulating fine sediments, versus coral

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Geography Answer Writing Challenge Question Set 8 - NeoStencil

The document contains two questions asking to explain the limited field application of slope analysis in slope management and write short notes on pseudo volcanic features and the difference between low energy coasts and coral coasts. For the first question, the response explains that conventional slope analysis looks at geological timescales which are not feasible for slope management, and slope management requires a multidimensional approach incorporating soil mechanics, accurate geology, and computational analysis rather than just slope analysis. For the second question, the response defines pseudo volcanic features as geological structures resembling volcanoes but formed by non-volcanic processes, and provides examples. It also defines low energy coasts as areas with little wave/tidal power accumulating fine sediments, versus coral

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Question 1:

"The knowledge of slope analysis has limited field application in the slope management." Explain (200 words)

Question 2:

Write short notes on

a. Write a note on Pseudo Volcanic Features

b. Distinguish between low energy coast and coral coast.

Instructions:

1. Write your answers as comments in the below section.


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Model Answer

1 The knowledge of slope analysis has limited field application in the slope management. Explain

The knowledge of slope analysis helps to assess the form of slopes, its elevation, contour and the process involved in the
evolution of slope.

Slope management refers to the study of slope stability. It is carried out to prevent any disaster due to the failure of the
slope, which can cause loss of life and property.

The knowledge of slope analysis has limitations in the field of slope management because.

The conventional knowledge of slope analysis by Davis, Penck and King takes geological time scale into consideration
which is not a feasible scale in the slope management process.

The other drawback of conventional knowledge of slope analysis is that, it is heavily tilted towards geophysical
phenomenon whereas slope management requires diverse sets of knowledge about principles of soil and rock mechanics,
accurate knowledge of geology of the site, the properties and mechanical behavior of rock and soils and the quantitative
and computational analysis of data.

Most of the slope analysis tools use historical data, eye estimates or maps with large contour intervals. This outdated
approach cannot give the accurate information required for slope management.

Thus Slope management needs a multidimensional approach to which slope analysis is just a part.

2 Write short notes on

a. Write a note on Pseudo Volcanic Features

Pseudo volcanic features refer to geological structures, which resembles the volcanic landforms but are not formed by the
volcanic process. This can be explained with the help of examples such as

(i) Lonar lake in Maharashtra is a crater lake formed by the impact of a meteorite on the earth surface but it was
considered to be formed by some volcanic process due to its resemblance to the craters formed in the volcanic process.

(ii) Rootless cones These are formed not by the actual eruption of lava but due to the steam explosion as flowing hot Lava
crosses a swamp, lake or a pond.
(iii) In recent times Testing of Nuclear weapons and mine activity has also resulted in landforms resembling volcanic
features.

b. Distinguish between low energy coast and coral coast

Low energy coasts are areas where the waves and tides are not powerful. They are characterized by accumulations of
fine-grained sediment (silty sand to clay) that accrete to form intertidal flats with distinctive floral and faunal
communities. The lowest-energy environments are typically found in small, sheltered embayments, lagoons, and estuaries
with restricted fetch.

In low energy coast, the rate of deposition is more than the rate of erosion and the landform is characterized by beaches,
spits etc.

Coral coasts are unique as they are composed entirely of matters accumulated through the organic process. The coral reef
is built by the corals secreting lime in forming their skeletons. Fringing coral reefs are formed over wave-cut platforms.
Coral reef requires a continuous supply of nutrients and fresh water thus coral coast may represent a high-energy
environment.

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November 10th, 2017 10:53


NeoStencil  
Hi Aryavart, I found the second part of your answer more relevant to the questions demand. It is an
application based question and so you can minimize on the theoretical context mentioned in first
part of your answer. Rest is good. Keep writing.

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