Engineering Geology Test 1 Exam
Questions and Answers 100% PASS
Define Engineering Geology - CORRECT ANSWER-The science of geology
applied to environmental and engineering concerns, including the safety and
performance of man-made structures, and to public health, safety, and welfare.
Define Geological Engineering - CORRECT ANSWER-The engineering discipline
specializing in the evaluation and design of engineering projects, in or on the earth
and the evaluation of earth materials.
What are Geological engineers work typically involves - CORRECT ANSWER-
Mining
Petroleum recovery
Civil engineering
And deal with design and performance of the project
Compare a engineering geologist and geological engineer. - CORRECT ANSWER-
The engineering geologist is a geologist with a strong awareness and understanding
of engineering and engineering principals
,The geological engineer is an engineer with a string awareness and understanding
of geology and geologic principals.
- CORRECT ANSWER-The application of geologic data collection techniques
and principles to the study of rock and soil material , and ground water, so that
geologic factors affecting the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of
engineering structures and the development of ground-water resources available
for us to use in engineering practices. The scope of work includes the many phases
of engineering in which man works with rock, soil, and water.
Engineering Geology includes - CORRECT ANSWER-•describing and evaluating
subsurface geologic structures, stratigraphy, and water conditions affecting the
things humans build;
•exploring and developing rock, soil,and water resources; •evaluating natural
hazards including earthquakes, landslides, floods, subsidence, radon, and asbestos;
and, •participating in multidisciplinary teams.
Who was first hydro engineering geologist...and what were his accomplishments. -
CORRECT ANSWER-William Smith
*"The map that changed the world"
•Canal construction
•Transport of coal
COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, *Published 1815 -1817
What is the height and width of Natural Bridge? - CORRECT ANSWER-215 feet
tall and 90 feet wide
What makes natural bridge unique to other bridges> - CORRECT ANSWER-only
known natural arch in the world to have a highway across it -U.S. Rt 11
What is the thickness at of the bridge? - CORRECT ANSWER-55 feet
What is the historical background of Natural Bridge? - CORRECT ANSWER-
*Purchased by Thomas y Jefferson in 1774 from King George III
*Held by heirs until 1833
*Present owner purchased it in 1984
What date did a rock fall occur at Natural Bridge? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Saturday Saturday October 23, 199
What is the engineering definition of bedrock vs. soil - CORRECT ANSWER-
Bedrock- Hard durable continuous rock mass lying at or near surface which must
be excavated by systematic drilling and blasting. A.K.A "Rock Borrow"
Soil-Loose unconsolidated (non-lithified) material lying above the bedrock, which
can be excavated by conventional means. A.K.A "Common Borrow"
What dose the distinction of soil effect when constructing? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The Cost
Questions and Answers 100% PASS
Define Engineering Geology - CORRECT ANSWER-The science of geology
applied to environmental and engineering concerns, including the safety and
performance of man-made structures, and to public health, safety, and welfare.
Define Geological Engineering - CORRECT ANSWER-The engineering discipline
specializing in the evaluation and design of engineering projects, in or on the earth
and the evaluation of earth materials.
What are Geological engineers work typically involves - CORRECT ANSWER-
Mining
Petroleum recovery
Civil engineering
And deal with design and performance of the project
Compare a engineering geologist and geological engineer. - CORRECT ANSWER-
The engineering geologist is a geologist with a strong awareness and understanding
of engineering and engineering principals
,The geological engineer is an engineer with a string awareness and understanding
of geology and geologic principals.
- CORRECT ANSWER-The application of geologic data collection techniques
and principles to the study of rock and soil material , and ground water, so that
geologic factors affecting the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of
engineering structures and the development of ground-water resources available
for us to use in engineering practices. The scope of work includes the many phases
of engineering in which man works with rock, soil, and water.
Engineering Geology includes - CORRECT ANSWER-•describing and evaluating
subsurface geologic structures, stratigraphy, and water conditions affecting the
things humans build;
•exploring and developing rock, soil,and water resources; •evaluating natural
hazards including earthquakes, landslides, floods, subsidence, radon, and asbestos;
and, •participating in multidisciplinary teams.
Who was first hydro engineering geologist...and what were his accomplishments. -
CORRECT ANSWER-William Smith
*"The map that changed the world"
•Canal construction
•Transport of coal
COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, *Published 1815 -1817
What is the height and width of Natural Bridge? - CORRECT ANSWER-215 feet
tall and 90 feet wide
What makes natural bridge unique to other bridges> - CORRECT ANSWER-only
known natural arch in the world to have a highway across it -U.S. Rt 11
What is the thickness at of the bridge? - CORRECT ANSWER-55 feet
What is the historical background of Natural Bridge? - CORRECT ANSWER-
*Purchased by Thomas y Jefferson in 1774 from King George III
*Held by heirs until 1833
*Present owner purchased it in 1984
What date did a rock fall occur at Natural Bridge? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Saturday Saturday October 23, 199
What is the engineering definition of bedrock vs. soil - CORRECT ANSWER-
Bedrock- Hard durable continuous rock mass lying at or near surface which must
be excavated by systematic drilling and blasting. A.K.A "Rock Borrow"
Soil-Loose unconsolidated (non-lithified) material lying above the bedrock, which
can be excavated by conventional means. A.K.A "Common Borrow"
What dose the distinction of soil effect when constructing? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The Cost
