Environmental Geology and Sustainability MCQs Questions & Answers | Geological Engineering

A. Seismic refraction

B. Resistivity survey

C. Borehole sampling

D. Aerial photography

A. Construction of bridges

B. Deforestation

C. Over-extraction of groundwater

D. Wind erosion

A. Decomposing organic matter

B. Industrial spills

C. Natural leaching from bedrock

D. Fertilizer use

A. Increase construction sites

B. Promote erosion

C. Act as natural filters

D. Reduce soil fertility

A. Deforestation

B. Concrete surfacing

C. Vegetative cover

D. River diversion

A. Estimate project cost

B. Promote mining licenses

C. Identify and mitigate environmental effects of a project

D. Design building aesthetics

A. Granite

B. Basalt

C. Sandstone

D. Limestone

A. Reduces landslide risk

B. Increases groundwater levels only

C. Increases intensity and frequency of hazards

D. Stabilizes coastlines

A. Air pollution

B. Noise pollution

C. Heavy metal contamination

D. Light pollution

A. Distance traveled by a vehicle

B. Total carbon emissions of a system or activity

C. Amount of carbon in soil

D. Tree biomass in a region