M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Third Semester
Applied Geology
Elective — GEOCHEMISTRY
(CBCS 2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define Supergene Mobility.
2. Define stable minerals.
3. Define Halos.
4. What is Path Finder Elements?
5. What is Equal Element Values?
6. Define Litho.
7. Define Trace Elements.
8. What is Total Dissolved Solids?
9. Define Indicator Plants.
10. Define Xerophytes.
Sub. Code
464503
RW-918
2
WSS
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
11. Write short note on principles of Geochemistry.
Or
Explain Geochemical environment and its
parameters.
12. Explain different types of sampling techniques in
Geochemistry.
Or
Differentiate Primary halos and Secondary halos.
13. Discuss the steps involved in Heavy mineral
separation.
Or
Write short note on Pedo-Geochemical Survey.
14. Write short note on Major cations and anions in
Natural water.
Or
Discuss various Spot and lab analysis for analyzing
water samples.
15. Discuss the interpretation techniques involved in
biogeochemical survey.
Or
Write short note on biogeochemical analysis for
plant material samples.
RW-918
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WSS
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Write detail note on Geochemical Mobility.
17. Describe Interpretation of Geochemical anomalies.
18. Explain the procedure involved in Litho-Geochemical
survey.
19. Elucidate the methods to identify Geochemistry of
drainage sediments and its anomalies.
20. Write detail note on Geo-botanical Surveys.
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