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final exam questions list

Geology For Engineers I (University of Wollongong)

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EESC252 Geology for Engineers I Theory examination

Due Date: November examination period

Weighting: 30%

Details

Exam duration 2 hours

Items permitted by UoW approved calculators, pencil and eraser


examiner
Directions to students Part A has 45 multiple choice questions (pick the most correct
answer on the answer sheet). 1 mark each (45 marks in total).

Part B has 6 short-answer questions (answer on question


sheet). 45 marks in total.

Seventy (51) questions to be answered.

This exam paper must not be removed from the exam venue.

Criteria for assessment

The theory exam is based on all aspects of the subject covered in the lectures, practicals
and field trips. Note that practical type problems involving map interpretation with drawing of
cross sections will not be given but students are still expected to have knowledge and skills
to answer general and specific questions on the practical part of the subject. The
examination has two parts: (1) multiple choice questions, and (2) 6 short answer questions
(up to one page in length). Part A has 45 multiple-choice questions (1 mark each, 45 marks
total). Marks are only given for the most correct answer to the multiple-choice questions and
no marks are deducted for incorrect answers. Part B has 6 questions. Questions are of
different mark allocations with a total of 45 marks. Short written answers of different lengths
to questions are required (up to one page in length, answers can be given in note/point
form). Some of the questions will require drawing and/or labelling diagrams. Marks are
awarded for correct or partially correct answers to the question. Students are required to
have hand-written answers that are readable and should use figures wherever possible.

Part A Multiple Choice Questions

Multiple choice questions in the final exam are similar in style to multiple choice questions in
the 4 assessed computer quizzes and questions of a more general nature from the 3
computer field quizzes on the Moodle site. Additionally students can attempt Quiz 5 on the
Moodle site (no assessment marks are involved in this Quiz) up to 8 times. There are many
multiple choice questions (based on topics in Quizzes 1 to 4 plus additional topics). Quiz 5
questions are from a data bank of over 300 multiple choice questions. This revision quiz
does not include all questions of a general nature from the field quizzes.

Examples of Part B Short Answer Questions

Note that these are examples of the style of questions and do not indicate the full extent of
the subject matter that can be covered in the theory examination.

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(1) Draw a labelled diagram of a soil profile. (5 marks) Half a page given for your answer.
(2) Draw a labelled diagram showing the main types of clastic sedimentary rocks. (5 marks)
Half a page given for your answer.
(3) Draw a labelled diagram showing different types of unconformities. (5 marks) Half a page
given for your answer.
(4) Fill in the empty boxes in regard to the formation of igneous rocks during cooling of
different magma compositions. (5 marks) Half a page given for your answer.
(5) Draw a labelled diagram showing mid-ocean ridges and subduction zones in cross
section. (5 marks) Half a page given for your answer.
(6) Draw a labelled diagram of an aquifer. (5 marks) Half a page given for your answer.
(7) Outline geological problems encountered with either dams or tunnels. (10 marks) One
page given for your answer.
(8) Outline physical and chemical weathering processes. (10 marks) One page given for
your answer
(9) Explain geological problems for engineering associated with either coasts or
groundwater. (10 marks) One page given for your answer.
(10) Briefly outline geophysical methods for determining the depth to bedrock. (10 marks)
One page given for your answer.
(11) Outline geological controls on the strength of foundations. (10 marks) One page
given for your answer.

Examination Timetable

Examinations are scheduled centrally and a timetable is released to students via SOLS
midway through the session. Students are expected to be available to sit any examination up
to and including the last day of the scheduled examination period. For security and equity
reasons, it is not possible to schedule an examination for individuals before the scheduled
date. Rescheduling of an examination after the scheduled date is only permitted when a
student has been affected by one of the circumstances outlined in the Academic
Consideration Policy. Holidays, returning home overseas beforehand, and weddings are not
legitimate circumstances listed in this policy.

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