COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

PUTRAJAYA CAMPUS

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
SEMESTER 2, 2020 / 2021

PROGRAMME : Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours.)

SUBJECT CODE : CEGB1012 / CEGB112

SUBJECT : Engineering Geology

DATE : April 2021

DURATION : 3 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

1. This paper contains ONE (1) question with sub-questions in ONE (1) page.

2. Answer ALL questions.

3. Write all answers in empty A4 paper - Handwriting.

4. Write answer to EACH question on a new page.

5. Please READ the statement carefully.

THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF TWO (2) PRINTED PAGES

INCLUDING THIS COVER PAGE

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QUESTION 1 [20 MARKS]

(a) (b)

Figure 1: (a) Rock Boulders; (b) Rock Material

(a) Define the type of rock in Figure 1? And what is its possible specific name?
Please use following notes to direct your answers.
(i) Classification / subgroup
(ii) Forming process
(iii) Textures
(iv) Source of materials
(v) Mineralogical composition
[6 Marks]

(b) What are some of the differences between the texture and composition of
igneous and sedimentary rocks? Define and illustrate your answer.
[6 Marks]

(c) Name and describe the processes involved in the formation of a sedimentary
rock. [8 Marks]

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