BGYCT-131 EM 2026 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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Tutor Marked Assignment

PHYSICAL AND STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY

Course Code: BGYCT-131

Assignment Code: BGYCT-131/TMA/2026

Note: Attempt all questions. The marks for each question are indicated against it. Write all answers in your own words; do not copy from the course material.

Part A

1.Write short notes on the following:

a) Branches of geology

b) Age of the Earth

2.Explain, how the geoscientists study the structure and composition of Earth’s interior. Add a note on the internal structure of the Earth.

3.Describe the erosional landforms resulting from glacial activities with the help of neat well labelled diagrams. Add a note on morphology of glaciers.

4.What is volcanism? Discuss the different landforms developed as the result of volcanic activity.

5.Differentiate the following:

a) Spheroidal weathering and exfoliation

b) Meandering and braided channel

Part B

6.Discuss the geometrical classification of faults with the help of neat well labelled diagrams.

7.Differentiate the following:

a) Planar and linear structure

b) Erosional and fold mountain

8.Discuss the geometrical classification of joints with the help of neat well labelled diagrams.

9.Add a note on significance of joints Elucidate the activities occurring along the convergent plate margins with the help of suitable examples.

10.Write short notes on the following: a) Dip and strike b) Elements of fold