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This section includes 7 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Geology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Microcline can be easily distinguished from orthoclase. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 2. |
Which of the following is not true about plagioclase? |
| A. | It is composed of K mainly |
| B. | It is composed of either Na, Ca, or Al |
| C. | It is of massive or crystalline structure |
| D. | It gives 2 sets of cleavages |
| Answer» B. It is composed of either Na, Ca, or Al | |
| 3. |
What is the distinguishing characteristic of microcline and orthoclase? |
| A. | Colour |
| B. | Streak |
| C. | Chemical composition |
| D. | Hardness |
| Answer» C. Chemical composition | |
| 4. |
The felspar minerals are free from __________ |
| A. | Iron |
| B. | Iron and manganese |
| C. | Magnesium |
| D. | Iron and magnesium |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
The crystallographic system shown by felspar group is __________ |
| A. | Monoclinic |
| B. | Triclinic |
| C. | Rhomboclinic |
| D. | Monoclinic and triclinic |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
The chemical composition of the feldspar group is __________ |
| A. | Oxide |
| B. | Aluminates |
| C. | Silicates |
| D. | Aluminosilicates |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Which mineral group is abundantly found in the earth s crust? |
| A. | Mica group |
| B. | Felspar group |
| C. | Oxide group |
| D. | Silicate group |
| Answer» C. Oxide group | |