Geology · 2016

CSS 2016 Geology Paper

4 questions from this paper.

  1. Q1
    Explain the different types of physical and chemical weathering. Describe the role of water in the chemical weathering process.
    Past paper Weathering 20 marks
  2. Q2
    Classify minerals into seven major classes according to their economic use. Provide a table with 10 minerals, their names, chemical formulae, and uses.
    Past paper Economic Mineralogy 20 marks
  3. Q3
    Discuss the tectonic framework of major mountain ranges of the world, with a specific focus on the Himalayas.
    Past paper Orogeny 20 marks
  4. Q4
    Define an aquifer. Differentiate between confined and unconfined aquifers and discuss the Darcy's Law.
    Practice material Groundwater 20 marks

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