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    This document contains a master's level exam in applied geology focusing on sedimentology. It includes 9 multi-part questions testing knowledge of topics like siliciclastic and carbonate depositional systems, factors controlling sea level changes, identifying surfaces and events on a sea level curve, classifying sedimentary basins, characterizing fluvial bars in the rock record, dolomite formation, shallow marine sedimentation records, alluvial fan deposits, identifying estuaries in the rock record, carbonate slope deposits, origin of bedded chert, and the role of sediment gravity flows in deep marine sedimentation. Students must answer question 1 and any 5 other questions.

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    This document contains a master's level exam in applied geology focusing on sedimentology. It includes 9 multi-part questions testing knowledge of topics like siliciclastic and carbonate depositional systems, factors controlling sea level changes, identifying surfaces and events on a sea level curve, classifying sedimentary basins, characterizing fluvial bars in the rock record, dolomite formation, shallow marine sedimentation records, alluvial fan deposits, identifying estuaries in the rock record, carbonate slope deposits, origin of bedded chert, and the role of sediment gravity flows in deep marine sedimentation. Students must answer question 1 and any 5 other questions.

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    This document contains a master's level exam in applied geology focusing on sedimentology. It includes 9 multi-part questions testing knowledge of topics like siliciclastic and carbonate depositional systems, factors controlling sea level changes, identifying surfaces and events on a sea level curve, classifying sedimentary basins, characterizing fluvial bars in the rock record, dolomite formation, shallow marine sedimentation records, alluvial fan deposits, identifying estuaries in the rock record, carbonate slope deposits, origin of bedded chert, and the role of sediment gravity flows in deep marine sedimentation. Students must answer question 1 and any 5 other questions.

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    This document contains a master's level exam in applied geology focusing on sedimentology. It includes 9 multi-part questions testing knowledge of topics like siliciclastic and carbonate depositional systems, factors controlling sea level changes, identifying surfaces and events on a sea level curve, classifying sedimentary basins, characterizing fluvial bars in the rock record, dolomite formation, shallow marine sedimentation records, alluvial fan deposits, identifying estuaries in the rock record, carbonate slope deposits, origin of bedded chert, and the role of sediment gravity flows in deep marine sedimentation. Students must answer question 1 and any 5 other questions.

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    /MSC/GEO/12/VII/88/2018
    MASTER OF SCIENCE EXAMINATION, 2018
    (1st Year, 2nd Semester)
    APPLIED GEOLOGY
    Sedimentology
    Paper : VII
    Time : Two hours Full Marks : 50

    Answer q.no.1 and any five from the rest.

    1. Discuss the major differences between siliciclastic and


    carbonate depositional systems with their respective
    causal factors. Why are major carbonate deposits
    absent in the eastern coast of India ? Justify your
    answer. 12+3=15
    OR
    Why do aeolian deposits indicate wider variations in dune
    morphology and size than their subaqueous counterparts ?
    Describe the various types of dunes in an aeolian
    environment. Why is draa not expected to form under
    subaqueous conditions ? 3+9+3=15

    2. (a) Why do parasequences maintain coarsening upward


    trend in most cases ? 4
    (b) What are the factors controlling eustatic and relative
    sea level changes ? 3

    (Turn Over)
    (2) (3)

    3. (a) Mark the following events and surfaces on a (b) When is a biogenic build-up designated as reef ?
    hypothetical sea level curve : What is the difference between a biostrome and a
    Onset of regression, End of transgression, End of bioherm ? 1+2
    regression, End of forced regression (Events); Basal
    surface of forced regression, Maximum regressive 7. (a) Describe the depositional processes unique to
    surface, Maximum flooding surface, Correlative lacustrine systems. How do they influence
    conformity (Surfaces). 4 sedimentation ? 4
    (b) State the basic criteria for classifying sedimentary (b) How do you explain emplacement of a massive
    basins. What are the principal types of sedimentary sandstone bed within a black shale formation
    basins ? 1+2 with bipolar prod marks at their base ? Justify your
    answer. 3
    4. (a) Describe different kinds of fluvial bars. How are these
    characterized in rock record ? 4 8. (a) How can an estuary be identified in a rock record ?4
    (b) An assemblage of clastic grains in a sediment may (b) Why do most carbonate slope deposits have apron
    not reflect the composition of the source rocks ? Justify geometry ? Justify your answer. 3
    the statement. 3
    9. (a) Discuss briefly the origin of bedded chert. 4
    5. (a) (i) Is dolomite an evaporite mineral ? Explain your (b) Evaluate the role of sediment gravity flows in deep
    answer. 2 marine sedimentation. 3
    (ii) How do you justify that most of the ancient
    dolomites are of replacement origin ? 2
    (b) Shallow marine sedimentation record is highly biased
    ––––– X ––––
    towards storm episodes – Discuss. 3

    6. (a) Briefly discuss the characteristics of alluvial fan


    deposits. 4

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