GLGY 202 – Applications of Geoscience

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Question 1

Which of the following is involved in the environmental mitigation process? (ID-GAM-12)

A	Creation of a plan for land-use for the project.
B	Detailed evaluation of several selected sites.
C	Identification of important environmental issues.
D	Finding methods to minimize environmental damage.

Question 1 Explanation: 

Environmental Geology 9th Edition by Edward A. Keller; ISBN-978-0-321-64375-9

Question 2

What what term is used to describe the point of origin of an earthquake? (ID-GAM-42)

A	Hypocenter
B	Epicenter
C	Scarp
D	Foreshock
E	Focus

Question 3

One of the characteristic of high sediment carrying stream would be that they have a.... (ID-GAM-29)

A	large flood plain.
B	small flood plain.
C	low gradient.
D	wider river channel.
E	high rate of discharge.

Question 4

One of the movies you watched in class, a character picked up a rock and called it a dolomite. Why would you disagree with this statement? (ID-GAM-20)

A	The environment which the movie scene took place cannot be producing calcite.
B	It could be quartz.
C	It could be calcite.
D	Physical appearance of the rock sample is not that of calcite.
E	This class is so hip and crazy.

Question 5

A tsunami that travels towards the nearby coast is known as ______ and another tsunami that travels out to the deep ocean is known as ______. (ID-GAM-66)

A	high intensity tsunami , low intensity tsunami
B	low intensity tsunami , high intensity tsunami
C	local tsunami , distant tsunami
D	coastal tsunami , distal tsunami
E	Japanese tsunami , Chinese tsunami

Question 6

According to the soil classification introduced in the textbook (Keller), what order name would be given to the following soil description? (ID-GAM-05)
"No horizon development; many are recent alluvium; synthetic soils are included; are often young soils."

A	Entisols
B	Aridisols
C	Histosols
D	Ulfisols
E	Vertisols

Question 6 Explanation: 

Environmental Geology 9th Edition by Edward A. Keller; ISBN-978-0-321-64375-9

Question 7

What is the major assumption in the dilatancy-diffusion model (theory) of earthquakes? (ID-GAM-65)

A	Earthquakes and other tectonic activities are the major driving forces for global warming.
B	Earthquakes are caused as a result of significant movement of tectonic plates.
C	At first stage of earthquake development, the elastic strain increases in rocks.
D	Pressure is the primary cause of all earthquakes.
E	Earthquake zones are always accompanied by volcanic activities.

Question 7 Explanation: 

Environmental Geology 9th Edition by Edward A. Keller; ISBN-978-0-321-64375-9

Question 8

Which of the following mechanism would produce earthquakes primarily due to shear forces? (ID-GAM-44)

A	Strike-slip faulting
B	Spreading of Mid Ocean Ridges
C	Reverse faulting
D	Normal faulting

Question 9

On the following stress-strain diagram, what is highlighted by the the position label II? (ID-GAM-18)

Original: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deformation_%28engineering%29

A	Proportional elastic limit or yield strength
B	Ultimate strength
C	Rupture or fracture strength
D	Rupture point

Question 10

If you had no choice but to live close to a known earthquake zone, what type of subsurface geology best suited for your home to minimize the impact of earthquake shaking? (ID-GAM-49)

A	Older igneous rocks
B	Older sedimentary rocks
C	Older compacted silt and mud
D	Younger silt and mud
E	Alluvium

Question 10 Explanation: 

Material amplification; Environmental Geology 9th Edition by Edward A. Keller; ISBN-978-0-321-64375-9

Question 11

Soil particles often cling together in aggregates called ______ that are classified according to ______ into several types. Answers in respective order. (ID-GAM-08)

A	molds , mineral assemblage
B	peds , mineral assemblage
C	molds , shape
D	peds , shape
E	subsoils , mineral assemblage

Question 11 Explanation: 

Shapes or textures

Question 12

What are seismic gaps? (ID-GAM-67)

A	Time duration intervals between each arrival of seismic wavelets to the monitoring center.
B	Difference in arrival times between the P wave and S wave at the monitoring center.
C	Distance between the first geophone and the epicenter of an earthquake.
D	Time duration between major earthquakes near an active zone.
E	It describes our lack of understanding of seismic events due to complexity of plate tectonics and fault propagation mechanisms.

Question 13

What is an active fault? (ID-GAM-45)

A	If a fault has moved at last 10 cm during the last 10 years.
B	The the fault has produced some seismic activities during the last 5 years.
C	If the fault has moved at least 10 cm during the last 5 years.
D	The definition is depend on the geological regulations in a given region.
E	If the fault has produced significant earthquakes during the last few years.

Question 14

When is a soil sample block is said to be saturated (geological engineering tests)? (ID-GAM-10)

A	If the pore space is completely saturated with gas(s).
B	If the pore space is completely filled with fluid(s).
C	If the sample shows no evidence of flow or fluid migration.
D	If the sample has no pore space due to tight compaction.
E	If the sample has no porosity due to tight compaction.

Question 14 Explanation: 

Typically it is water saturation. In Alberta, you often come across oil or petroleum or organic fluid saturated samples. You will learn about these in detail in higher level geology classes.

Question 15

This type of wave associated with earthquakes moves along the surface by oscillating side to side as opposed to up and down and only produce horizontal motion. (ID-GAM-47)

A	P waves
B	Love waves
C	Body waves
D	Rayleigh waves
E	S waves

Question 16

The layers between the two yellow dash lines on the following picture is within the zone of leaching and also includes the top soil layer. Which of the following soil horizons would most likely to be present in this highlighted section? (ID-GAM-02)

A	A , B and R
B	B , E and O
C	A , E and O
D	B , R and C
E	B , C and R

Question 16 Explanation: 

A and E are within the zone of leeching and the top layer you observe in this picture is the O horizon.

Question 17

What causes majority of sinkholes? (ID-GAM-27)

A	Physical breakdown of subsurface rocks.
B	Physical breakdown of compacted sediments.
C	Shrinking of salt deposits due to high overburden pressure.
D	Chemical weathering of soluble rocks.
E	Reduction of pressure caused by extraction of fluids from pores.

Question 18

What cause the majority of large scale soil erosion around the world? (ID-GAM-06)

A	Boulder size sediments
B	Water runoff
C	High temperatures and pressures
D	Low temperatures and pressures
E	High slope angle or relief

Question 19

Which of the following is true? (ID-GAM-14)

A	Stress can be directly calculated using deformation of rocks.
B	Stress is force per unit area while strain is the deformation resulted from stress.
C	Stress can be directly calculated using alignment of mineral grains and position of fractures.
D	Strain is force per unit area while stress is the force that result in deformation.
E	Strain only occurs in solid mediums while stress occurs in both solids, liquids and gases.

Question 19 Explanation: 

Note stress is not observed or measured in nature. We measure strain and infer stress using strain evaluations.

Question 20

Capillary water between grains are observed within the ______ zone where it has ______ pore pressure. Answers are in respective order. (ID-GAM-56)

A	high pressure , positive
B	high pressure , negative
C	saturated , negative
D	unsaturated , negative
E	unsaturated , positive
F	saturated , positive

Question 21

Which of the following statement is true about flash floods? (ID-GAM-32)

A	They are typically associated with upper parts of the drainage basin.
B	They exclusively occur in meandering river floodplains.
C	They are becoming more uncommon occurrence due to global warming.
D	There has been no record of flash floods in arid regions such as Las Vegas, Nevada.
E	They are mostly governed by global climatic changes not local weather events.

Question 22

Hydrostatic stress... (ID-GAM-55)

A	is the pressure exerted by liquids such as lakes and rivers on the subsurface.
B	typically result in negative pore pressure in deeper parts of subsurface.
C	is the pressure that is a controlled by the contact surface area between grains within sediments.
D	typically increases with depth.
E	typically higher in subduction zones.

Question 23

The case study of Lake Peigneur - Jefferson Island salt mine collapse is primarily cause by... (ID-GAM-41)

A	drainage of the Lake Peigneur into the Jefferson Island through naturally existing fractures.
B	increased overburden pressures directly on top of the salt mines.
C	lack of understanding of subsurface salt deposits by the mining company.
D	poor planing of drilling by the oil company.
E	reduced drainage of subsurface fluids such as water and oil.

Question 24

On the following stress-strain diagram, what is highlighted by the the position label III? (ID-GAM-19)

Original: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deformation_%28engineering%29

A	Rupture or fracture strength
B	Ultimate strength
C	Rupture point
D	Proportional elastic limit or yield strength

Question 25

What properties of rock fracture systems are most important to geologists and engineers? (ID-GAM-22)

A	Temperature and pressure that causes the fracture network.
B	None of the answers are correct.
C	Depth and overburden pressures that resulted in fractures.
D	Length and width of fractures.
E	Frequency and orientation of fractures.

Question 25 Explanation: 

This is a difficult question because four answers are correct. But in multiple choice exams, you should be able to choose the most important factors. This will become very important in some advanced classes. Welcome to the University new comers!

Question 26

Long Beach, USA subsidence is caused by... (ID-GAM-63)

A	natural seepage of fluids from the subsurface.
B	tectonic activities near the San Andreas Fault.
C	human extraction of fluids from the subsurface.
D	human activities such as building large structures hence increasing the pressure in subsurface and increasing subsidence.

Question 27

Granular soil texture is most common in ______ horizons and platy texture is most common in ______ horizons. Answers are in respective order. (ID-GAM-09)

A	A type , E type
B	A type , B type
C	C type , E type
D	B type , C type
E	B type , E type

Question 28

Which of the following is not a surface wave associated with earthquakes? (ID-GAM-46)

A	Love waves
B	Rayleigh waves
C	Tsunami
D	S waves
E	None of the above answers are correct.

Question 29

What is talus? (ID-GAM-28)

A	Accumulation of rock fragments from a landslide.
B	Exposed surface left behind after a landslide.
C	Debris left behind by movement of glaciers.
D	A zone of contaminant accumulation from a leaching site.
E	A region with highly soluble minerals which could result in landslides and sinkholes.

Question 30

Which of the following trace element is associated with goiter which is caused by the enlargement of the thyroid gland? (ID-GAM-78)

A	Arsenic
B	Radon
C	Fluorine
D	Manganese
E	Iodine

Question 31

At the water table, the water is mostly subjected to which of the following? (ID-GAM-57)

A	Hydrostatic pressure
B	Overburden load pressure
C	Pore pressure
D	Static-dynamic pressure
E	Atmospheric pressure

Question 32

Which of the following would you expect to observe, if you were to place a hydroelectricity dam for on a natural river? Upstream refers to river from origin point to the dam and downstream refers from the dam to the river mouth. (ID-GAM-30)

A	Increased in sediment stability in the upstream.
B	Increased in biodiversity in the upstream environments due to higher availability of water.
C	Increased in river avulsion both upstream and downstream.
D	Upstream deposition of sediments while significant downstream erosion.

Question 33

What is the difference between magma and lava? (ID-GAM-68)

A	Lava is produced when the molten solution has at least 40% of water or hydrous minerals.
B	Magma solidify at much higher temperatures than lava.
C	Magma has a higher viscosity and low flow rate than lava.
D	Magma is produced at plate boundaries without volcanic activity while lava is produced at volcanic zones.
E	Molten rock and minerals in subsurface is known as magma while it is on the surface known as lava.

Question 34

A _____ is a hot, turbulent mixture of expanding gases and volcanic ash that flows rapidly down the side of a volcano. (ID-GAM-69)

A	magma flow
B	lava flow
C	pyroclastic flow
D	hyaloclastic flow
E	mud flow

Question 35

Why would we sometimes observe increased in radon gas in water wells months or weeks before an earthquake? (ID-GAM-54)

A	Change in density of gases in the subsurface due to multiple forces acting in the fault region result in radon flowing to low density zones.
B	Some earthquake zones produce radon gas as a byproduct of fiction between rocks.
C	Energy released just before the earthquakes result in expedite decay of uranium.
D	Build up of pressure causes the radon gas to move from the fault surface to other regions.
E	Expansion of rocks and fractures with influx of water in the region just before an earthquake allow radon gas to migrate.

Question 36

Which of the following landslide type has the slowest lateral movement of earth materials? (ID-GAM-35)

A	Earth flows
B	Mud flows
C	Debris avalanches
D	Soil creeps
E	High angle rockfalls

Question 36 Explanation: 

Soil creeps could move few cm per day to 100s of meters per day depending on variety of geological conditions. But typically the term "creep" is used to describe very slow (cm scale) movement of earth.

Question 37

High concentration of which of the following trace element in our environment is associated with deafness? (ID-GAM-77)

A	Radon
B	Manganese
C	Iodine
D	Arsenic
E	Fluorine

Question 38

What is a supershear? (ID-GAM-51)

A	It is an event that occurs in all earthquakes where the epicenter is directly on top of the focus.
B	It occurs when rupture along the fault surface occurs at speeds in excess of the seismic shear wave.
C	It occurs when amplitude attenuates over a very short period of time.
D	It occurs when the amplitude of shear waves exceeds the velocity of primary wave.
E	It occurs when two shear waves compliments each other leading to higher frequencies.

Question 39

Majority of volcanic gas is composed of what type of compound? (ID-GAM-71)

A	water
B	ammonia
C	methane
D	nitrogen
E	carbon dioxide

Question 40

Which of the following could potentially would not result in a sinkhole? Note, all listed answers could cause sinkholes, but one is least likely. (ID-GAM-40)

A	Intrusion of igneous magmas across metamorphic rocks in the subsurface.
B	Liquefaction caused by earthquakes and other naturally occurring vibrations.
C	Increased in overburden pressure due to urbanization and building developments.
D	Subsurface natural drainage systems.
E	Chemical weathering of subsurface limestone.

Question 40 Explanation: 

Metamorphic rocks are typically strong solid rocks. While intrusion of magmas across these types of rocks could reduce the strength of rocks, it is not usually large enough to cause sinkholes. Magma intrusions could also potentially increased the strength of rocks by fusing existing caverns and fractures.

Question 41

Some soil profiles have E horizon. E horizon is characterized by which of the following? (ID-GAM-04)

A	Highly concentrated organic matter such as decomposing or decomposed leaves.
B	Unweathered or unaltered materials.
C	Extensive organic root networks.
D	Iron-bearing components.
E	None of the answers are correct.

Question 42

Point bars on meandering rivers form as a result of which of the following? (ID-GAM-31)

A	Sediment deposition due to decreased in the flow velocity close to the outside of the bend.
B	Erosion of the floodplain due to increased in flow velocity close to the outside of the bend.
C	Sediment deposition due to increased in the flow velocity close to the outside of the bend.
D	Seasonal floods that resulting overprinting of existing low elevation regions of floodplains.
E	Erosion of the floodplain due to increased in flow velocity on both sides of the bend.

Question 43

According to the worldwide magnitude and frequency of earthquakes by descriptor classification, the term "Major Earthquake" is used for seismic events that exceed what magnitude? (ID-GAM-43)

A	Magnitude 6
B	Magnitude 4
C	Magnitude 3
D	Magnitude 5
E	Magnitude 7

Question 44

Which factors have the greatest impact against environmental law? (ID-GAM-13)

A	Wealth and power.
B	Political donations.
C	Natural environmental problems such as floods
D	Natural animal activities such as bears in populated neighborhoods.
E	Sudden unexpected failures in environmental mitigation programs.

Question 44 Explanation: 

Environmental Geology 9th Edition by Edward A. Keller; ISBN-978-0-321-64375-9

Question 45

If you were to build a waste disposal site for the City of Calgary, which of the following location would you pick as a geologist responsible for minimizing environmental impact? (ID-GAM-25)

A	Area with good subsurface porosity and permeability.
B	Area with mixture of sand and shale layers with water table cutting across it.
C	Area with large sand subsurface with water table below the sand layer.
D	Area with large shale subsurface with water table below the shale layer.

Question 45 Explanation: 

Shale will prevent leaching of waste hence it is preferred over and while having a low water table will minimize contamination of fresh groundwater supply. Shale will act as a barrier to the leaching.

Question 46

During a Geotechnical Mitigation process, which of the following would result in safer environment? (ID-GAM-60)

A	Decrease in effective stress
B	Decrease in grain friction.
C	Increase in pore pressure
D	Increase in internal friction angle.
E	Decrease in soil shear strength

Question 46 Explanation: 

S = (σ–u) tan Φ Check this...

Question 47

What is the most common test performed on rocks to determine their strengths? (ID-GAM-21)

A	Common Load test.
B	Unconfined Comprehensive Strength test.
C	Unified Conditional Strength test.
D	Uniform Comprehensive Force test.
E	Extensional Strength test.

Question 48

Given the following information, calculate the Factor of Safety (SF). (ID-GAM-38)
Driving force = 4.2 x 10¹⁰ Nm
Resisting force = 12.6 x 10¹⁰ Nm
Shear strength = 2.0 x 10⁶ Nm

A	SF = 6
B	SF = 3
C	SF = 6
D	SF = 0.33
E	SF = 2

Question 48 Explanation: 

SF = resisting force /driving force
SF = (12.6 x 10¹⁰ Nm)/(4.2 x 10¹⁰ Nm) =3

Question 49

Which of the following is the best definition of rock strength? (ID-GAM-16)

A	The ability for a rock to hold a certain weight of materials.
B	The ability for a rock to withstand shear forces.
C	The minimum stress required to increase the pressure within the rock above 1000 N.
D	How far above a standard failure envelope, a rock can withstand without failure.
E	The maximum stress a rock can experience before failure.

Question 50

The area between the water table and the ground surface is known as... (ID-GAM-26)

A	accumulation zone.
B	leaching zone.
C	void zone.
D	low pressure zone.
E	vadose zone.

Question 51

Why did Canada sold asbestos from Quebec to India as recently as 2012? (ID-GAM-62)

A	Pressure from the Indian Government to keep the Canadian mine open.
B	McGill University study proved that asbestos is safe for consumers.
C	Political corruption within the Canadian Provincial and Federal Governments.
D	There are no other cheaper alternative to asbestos in India or elsewhere.
E	Strong independent activist who advocated for cheap building materials for India.

Question 51 Explanation: 

Note: John Corbett McDonald from McGill University took money from asbestos industries to publish reports supporting the industry. However, it was the political support that allowed such activities to take place at the first place. Even today, most Canadians are in denial of corruption in Canada because we are busy pointing fingers at other countries. It wasn't India's corruption that resulted in this issue, it was Canada's corruption.

Question 52

Which seismic wave is released first during an earthquake? (ID-GAM-79)

A	None of the answers are correct.
B	P-wave
C	S-wave
D	Rayleigh wave
E	Love wave

Question 52 Explanation: 

All seismic waves are released at the same time during a seismic event. However, the arrival time to a detection center at a some distance varies with P-wave being the first wave to arrive.

Question 53

Which of the following statement best describe tsunamis? (ID-GAM-52)

A	Only occurred during the last 10,000 years.
B	Sudden vertical movement of ocean waters caused by an underwater seismic event.
C	Generate only P type seismic waves.
D	A natural hazard that is only found in the Asian regions such as Japan and Indonesia.
E	Occurs when two earthquakes occurs under water at the same (or close to each other) time.

Question 54

Which of the following statement is correct? (ID-GAM-34)

A	None of the answers listed here are correct.
B	Typically natural streams have much higher flow velocities than channelized streams.
C	Natural streams have different sediment depositional sequences (different deposits) than channelized streams.
D	Natural streams are better at controlling flash floods than channelized streams.
E	Both natural streams and channelized streams tends to produce meanders.

Question 55

Drainage control can stabilize a potentially hazardous areas by performing which of the following fundamental task? (ID-GAM-39)

A	Reducing the possibility of subsurface springs within the hazardous zones hence reducing the water accumulation in the region.
B	Reducing the water flow within the subsurface hence decreasing the pore pressure within subsurface that could encourage landslides.
C	Increasing the pore pressure within the subsurface hence increasing the friction between potential failure planes and the subsurface.
D	Completely diverting all possible water drainage into the hazardous zones. Hint: It is impossible to completely divert all sources.

Question 55 Explanation: 

This question is a bit difficult question. You should know that reducing water within subsurface sediments will also reduce the pore pressures and increase the friction between grains. This will add to the resisting force hence lowering the possibility of landslides.

Question 56

Materials that rupture before plastic deformation occur are... (ID-GAM-15)

A	plastic.
B	elastic.
C	ductile.
D	brittle.

Question 57

Majority of solid waste in modern day urban centers are composed of which of the following? (ID-GAM-24)

A	Wood
B	Metals
C	Glass
D	Paper
E	Plastics

Question 57 Explanation: 

Environmental Geology 9th Edition by Edward A. Keller; ISBN-978-0-321-64375-9

Question 58

Majority of the rotational slides or slump type landslides are observed under what conditions? (ID-GAM-37)

A	Areas with large volume of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
B	Areas with high seismic activities such as plate boundary regions (eg, Japan).
C	Areas with subsurface characterized by alternating strong and weak layers of rocks (eg. schist foliation planes of weakness).
D	Areas closer to heat sources such as volcanoes.
E	Areas with large volume of unconsolidated soils.

Question 59

Shield volcanoes have ______ bases and ______ inclined slopes. Answers are in respective order. (ID-GAM-70)

A	broad , steeply
B	narrow , steeply
C	narrow , gently
D	broad , gently

Question 60

Which of the following statement is true about seismic waves generated by earthquakes? (ID-GAM-50)

A	P wave travel at a much slower velocity than the S saves.
B	Magnitude of an earthquake at the focus is directly measured by seismic monitoring centers.
C	Majority of the shaking of large tall buildings at a significant distance to epicenter is caused by high frequency seismic waves.
D	Seismic frequency attenuation effect is large with the loner distance from the epicenter.
E	Seismic amplitude arrival times become shorter (faster) as you move away from the epicenter.

Question 60 Explanation: 

Attenuation is a reduction of signal strength during traveling across different mediums. Attenuation weaken and reduce the frequency of waves. Geophysics majors in this class and Geology students who will take Geophysics classes as options will learn about signal attenuation in depth in future classes.

Question 61

On the following stress-strain diagram, what is highlighted by the the position label I? (ID-GAM-17)

Original: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deformation_%28engineering%29

A	Rupture point
B	Ultimate strength
C	Proportional elastic limit or yield strength
D	Rupture or fracture strength

Question 62

Why does soil chronosequence important? (ID-GAM-07)

A	It can be used to determine the current fertility of soils.
B	It can be used to evaluate geologic stability and conditions in the past and predict future conditions.
C	There is no economic reasons for soil chronosequence, but it is used in research by scientists.
D	It can be used to generate groundwater table.
E	It can be used to determine the porosity and permeability of older layers, which can be used to interpret groundwater drainage patterns.

Question 63

Building structures on the beach often leads to which of the following issue? (ID-GAM-64)

A	Increased in tidal current frequency
B	Increased in sea level
C	Subsidence
D	Interruption of longshore drift result in increased erosion

Question 64

This type of volcanoes has a beautiful cone shape (Eg. Mount St. Helens, USA) and is characterized by maga with an intermediate silica content of about 60%. (ID-GAM-72)

A	Dome volcanoes
B	Composite volcanoes
C	Cinder cone volcanoes
D	None of the listed answers are correct.
E	Shield volcanoes

Question 65

Which of the following is correct about the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System? (ID-GAM-80)

A	It comes in to service in 2006.
B	It was originated as a result of UN conference held in India.
C	It heavily relies on data obtained through live satellite imagery of tectonic plates.
D	It failed to detect and send out proper warning signals on 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.

Question 65 Explanation: 

The only thing you have to remember is that it came online after the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. This is not a tricky "remember the facts" type of question.

Question 66

Subsidence can result in all of the following, except... (ID-GAM-61)

A	Ground cracks
B	Uplift Hint: Common misconception!
C	Change in the direction of river flows.
D	Flooding
E	All of these can be caused by subsidence.

Question 66 Explanation: 

Note, uplift can be caused by subsidence. If there is a local subsidence, it could result in uplift of another area as the forces in subsurface changes dramatically over period of time.

Question 67

According to the 2016 radon gas concentrations study in Calgary area by a University of Calgary research team, at least one in how many homes are over the acceptable maximum limit of radon concentration (in Calgary)? (ID-GAM-76)

A	1 in 30
B	1 in 60
C	1 in 100
D	1 in 5
E	1 in 10

Question 68

What is geodesy? (ID-GAM-53)

A	The process in which the magnetic reversal occurs.
B	A situation where odd or uncommon minerals are found within rocks.
C	None of the listed answers are correct.
D	A type of movement observed in ocean currents during a tsunami.
E	A branch of science that involved in study of Earth's tectonic plates movement.

Question 69

This type of volcanoes are relatively small and formed from mostly tephra. (ID-GAM-73)

A	Composite volcanoes
B	Dome volcanoes
C	All of the listed types of volcanoes can have such characteristics.
D	Cinder cone volcanoes
E	Shield volcanoes

Question 70

How does the retention pond flood mitigation method work? (ID-GAM-33)

A	Holding water from a flood indefinitely.
B	Increasing the discharge rate of rivers.
C	Increasing the penetration of water in the subsurface.
D	Reducing the storm drainage discharge rate.
E	Increasing the volume of water in rivers.

Question 71

As the elastic deformation decreases... (ID-GAM-59)

A	None of the answers are correct.
B	ductility increases.
C	brittleness increases.
D	density increases.
E	possibility of faulting decreases.

Question 72

In Canada, radon gas pollution is often observed in houses. It is a dangerous gas that cause lung cancer and is produced by what type of rock or mineral? (ID-GAM-23)

A	Gold bearing rocks
B	Cesium bearing rocks
C	Calcium bearing rocks
D	Uranium bearing rocks
E	Iron and metal oxides bearing rocks

Question 73

Which of the following type of volcano commonly produce rhyolitic magma and has a higher tendency for explosive eruptions compare to others? (ID-GAM-74)

A	Dome volcanoes
B	Cinder cone volcanoes
C	Shield volcanoes
D	Composite volcanoes

Question 74

According to the EPA in the United States, what is the most common cause of death? (ID-GAM-75)

A	Airline crashes
B	Radon gas
C	Drunk driving
D	Drowning
E	Natural and man made fires

Question 74 Explanation: 

The second highest is the radon gas.

Question 75

Which of the following best describe expansive soils? (ID-GAM-11)

A	They have the ability to increase in volume with change water content.
B	They have the ability to decrease in volume with change water content.
C	They have larger soil particles than other types of soils.
D	They have the ability to either increase or decrease in volume with change water content.
E	They are mostly made up of silicate minerals such as quartz and pyroxenes.

Question 76

Seismic frequency can be best described as... (ID-GAM-48)

A	distance between the peak and trough of a wavelet.
B	wavelets per minute.
C	vibrations per period.
D	cycles per second.
E	length of signal wavelets.

Question 77

When analyzing slope stability, the Safety Factor (SF) is said to be within the stable limits when.... (ID-GAM-36)

A	SF is equal to 1.
B	SF is greater than 1.
C	SF is equal 100.
D	SF is equal to 0.
E	SF is greater than 100.

Question 77 Explanation: 

Safety Factor (SF) is the ratio of resisting forces to driving forces.

Question 78

Which of the following is not required in order to classify a substance as soil? (ID-GAM-01)

A	Specific assemblage of minerals and rock fragments.
B	Earth materials that has been altered by physical processes.
C	A material that can support growth of plants through allowing roots to penetrate.
D	Solid earth materials that can be removed without blasting.
E	Earth materials that has been altered by biological processes.

Question 79

During a subsurface study for an agricultural development project for the City of Calgary, you found the soil samples are close to 100% dry. Which of the following statement would you include in your final report as a Professional Geoscientist? (ID-GAM-58)

A	Pore pressure within the dry zone is most likely at zero or close to zero.
B	Subsurface geology must be composed of 100% or close to 100% impermeable layers.
C	Water table must be above the dry zone.
D	Area is not suitable for agricultural development.
E	Dry zone must be located within a unsaturated zone.

Question 80

Zone of accumulation have which of the following soil horizon(s)? (ID-GAM-03)

A	B and C
B	A and C
C	O , A and E
D	C
E	B

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