What are the common types of rock found in the depositional sedimentary environment?

Q: Identify and classify rock using basic geologic classification systems.

A: As per guidelines we need to answer only 1st question.

Q: Time let Examine the sedimentary rock and identify its name Rock type

A: Rock type--> sedimentary Detrial Rock name-->Carbonate Cemented conglomerate

Q: How do metamorphic rocks that form deep inside the Earth under ductile conditions get exposed to the…

A: The conditions required to form a metamorphic rock are very specific. The existing rock must be…

Q: Calculate the pore volume compressibility of a sandstone sample under confining pressure of 5000…

A: Given data: Confining pressure Psig Cumulative pore volume reduction cc 1000 0.122 2000 0.162…

Q: How do you identify a rock in the field to see whether they metamorphic? igneous, sedimentary or are

A: Whenever molten material (magma or lava) cools and hardens, igneous rocks develop. Sedimentary rocks…

Q: 2. Explain the occurrence of water fall related to weathering of rock in PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL.

A: Weathering of rocks can be defined as a process of weakening or breaking down the rocks and minerals…

Q: Examine the sedimentary rock and identify its name

A: Rock type : Sedimentary Texture :  granular texture Composition: Calcite and aragonite Rock Name…

Q: There have a few factors that can increase the rate of weathering of rock in most regions of the…

A: Three common factors that affect weathering rate of rocks:

Q: Given a depth of burial of 10 kilometers, the density of 2.65 g/cm3, lithostatic stress to be 2.36…

A: Given, d = 10 km or 10000 m  ρ = 2.65 g/cm3 or 2650 kg/m3 S = 2.86 kbar or 2.86 x 108 Pascal

Q: 1. Identifying the rock type in a basis in site investigation prior to a more detailed study on the…

A: Rock is any solid mass of minerals that occur naturally . Rocks are mainly classified based on their…

Q: 1. A 200 cm borehole log of a limestone is shown in Figure. Find the RQD and the core recovery…

A: RQD classification: RQD means Rock quality designation defined as the measurement of quality of…

Q: Que.1 Differentiate the criteria between igneous,sedimentary and metamorphic rock.Explain also the…

A: The difference between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock is as follows. Igneous Rock…

Q: What are the reason for the difference in behavior between clay and silt?

A: The reason for the difference in behavior between clay and silt are : 1- Clay particles are smaller…

Q: A clay layer will take approximately 15 years to consolidate to 90%. Q: What will be the time in…

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Q: Fluid flowing within a soil deposit travels an erratic and tortuous path through void spaces that…

A: The fluid flowing within a soil deposit is a function of the soil permeability, due to which it…

Q: Assuming a sandstone grain density of 2.65g/cm3 calculate the porosity of a 3in long sandstone core…

A: To Find :- Porosity of sandstone sample

Q: What are the major types of metamorphic rock used in building construction?

A: Answer Metamorphic Rock= Metamorphic rock is formed by the metamorphism of the parent rock. so the…

Q: What do you mean by clay sensitivity and what are the different range of claysensitivity?

A: The sensitivity of clay is determined as the ratio of their undisturbed strength to remoulded…

Q: Why is it important to minimize disturbance to soil samples that are going to undergo consolidation…

A: Introduction- Because when soil is confined laterally and loaded axially, the consolidation test is…

Q: Define sedimentary rocks. Name and explain any three types of sedimentary rocks?

A: Sedimentary rocks are the rock forms that are produced by aggregation or absorption of tiny…

Q: What visual properties can frequently be used to distinguish between acidic rocks and basic rocks?

A: Following are the properties of acidic rocks: It contains more than 65% of silica. It is light in…

Q: What properties and characteristics are used to identify a gneiss metamorphic rock? Be specific.

A: Gneiss is a form of metamorphic rock that is widespread and extensively spread. Gneiss almost always…

Q: 2. Determine the sandstone's grain density and porosity, given following data: Weight of crushed dry…

A: to find bulk volume and porosity

Q: 2. Why sand has a low porosity but a high permeability? 3. What factors affect porosity and…

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Q: What properties and characteristics are used to identify a limestone sedimentary rock? Be specific

A: sedimentary rock is the type of the rock which is formed by the decomposition of rock fragments into…

Q: How does the primary (consolidation) compression—occurs rapidly even in fully saturated…

A: Primary consolidation can be defined as it is the second stage process of consolidation in which the…

Q: on the crireria used for the classification

A: Conglomerates and breccias are sedimentary rocks made up of coarse fragments of pre-existing rocks…

Q: What type of structure is most expected in a clay deposit that has formed in a naturally occurring…

A: Following is the difference between a flocculent structure and a dispersed structure in clay soils.

Q: Explain the Determination of Geologic Strength Index (GSI) of blocky rock masses on the basis of…

A: The geological strength index (GSI) is a unique rock mass classification framework that is used to…

Q: Define activity in relation to clay and also write down the classification of different activity.

A: - Activity of clay is defined as the ratio of Plasticity index to percentage weight of particles…

Q: Name the three main classes of rock and describe how they originated.

A: The three main classes of rock based on the mode of origin are as follows: Igneous rocks.…

Q: a. What is Mirador Limestone? b. What is Baguio formation?

A: Mirador Limestone is  defined as a cream-coloured, porous, coralline limestone which was named by…

Q: ventional What is an overconsolidated clay and what causes the overconsolidation? 0 three possible…

A: It is defined as the condition in which existing effective overburden stress is smaller than…

Q: Find out the reason for the difference in behavior between clay and silt?

A: Clay soil is a type of fine-grained soil which consists of very high plasticity in wet condition and…

Q: (d) Weathered rock mass is a very complex structure to explore due to its heteregenous and…

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Q: Identify some of the problems caused to structures by expanding clays.

A: Due to the swelling and shrinking behavior of expansive clay, the following problems are caused in…

Q: Rock types are grouped into three major classes. Name and explain them.

A: The rocks are defined as a solid natural material. The three different types of rocks are given as:…

Q: 1.Write short notes on the following. (a) Contact aureole (b) Granoblastic texture (c)…

A: Note 1:- Hi! Thank you for the question As per the honor code, We’ll answer the first question since…

Q: For a sandstone rock sample (assuming average limestone matrix density) saturated 100% with water,…

A: Given data, For sandstone rock sample Degree of saturation (S) = 100% => S = 1 Porosity (n) = 11%…