SOILS.E & F Geology QuizCH.3

Geology is the science of (select one):

• mapping streets and towns in a locality

• finding the best highway route

• the origin, formation, and description of materials of the Earth

• evolution

Select the correct statements (select two):

• The Jurassic Age is older than the Cretaceous Age

• In normal geologic sequence, the youngest formations are at the top of the soil profile

• The Paleozoic Period ranges from 65 to 250 millions years

Sudden movements of faults (select two):

• may result in earthquakes

• may cause tsunamis

• are the result of tornados

Faults which have not been active for very long periods of time (select one):

• never pose problems with regard to foundation design

• may spontaneously collapse

• could cause two different soil materials to be present at the ground surface

Formations are generally identified by (select one):

• age

• color

• the presence of springs

Colluvium is material that is deposited by (select one):

• volcanic ash

• falling from a slope or cliff

• airborne dust

Knowing and understanding the geologic formations in a local area can be useful in the design and construction of foundations:

• true

• false