Applied Geology with answers

Applied Geology

1. The exclusive economic zone of the Philippines covers (A. 200 nautical miles offshore measured from the shoreline B. 200 miles offshore measured from the baseline C. 200 nautical miles offshore measured from the baseline D. 200 km offshore measured from the shoreline on high tide)

2. A Small-Scale Mining Contract has an initial term of (A. 4 years B. 2 years C. 6 years D. 10 years)

3.The Board of Geology has no power to;

A. Issue temporary permits to foreign geologists to practice their profession in the Philippines.

B. Investigate cases on homicide even if it was allegedly committed by a geologist.

C. Inspect establishments where geologists practice their profession.

D. Prescribe guidelines and criteria on the Continuing Professional Education for geology.

4. A geologist shall protect the interest of his employer or client

A. By signing a report prepared by the employer

B. By not divulging to the public any confidential information such as the existence of geo hazards

C. Except when the employer/client violates its contractual obligations with said geologist

D. Unless public welfare and his professional honor are at stake

5. An FTAA may be assigned or transferred

A. Only to foreign company which is qualified under the guidelines

B. Subject to approval by the President upon recommendation by the Secretary

C. Provided the Congress shall concur to it upon the notice by the President within 30 days from approval

D. Unless the transferee is à Filipino citizen

6. The best truck road gradient is between the range of: (A. 7-12% B. 8-15% C. 8-12% D. 7-15%)

7. It is the underground mine gas otherwise called as "laughing gas".

(A. Nitrogen Dioxide B.Methane C. Hydrogen Sulfide D. Carbon Monoxide)

8.It is the process of obtaining useful minerals from the earth's crust and includes both underground excavations and surface workings. (A. Mining B. Quarrying C. Stripping D. Excavating)

9.The Eastern Mindanao Gold Province is consists of 3 gold districts except?

(A. Diwalwal Gold District B. Central Gold District C. Masara Gold District D. Surigao Gold District)

10. . The Ungay-Malobago deposit of Rapu Rapu is what kind of Copper Deposit? (A. Cyprus Type VMS B. Porphyry Copper C. Besshi Type VMS D. Kuroko Type VMS)

11. Which of the following is not an objective of the Geological Society of the Philippines?

A. To promote the science of geology and allied earth sciences.

B. To disseminate knowledge concerning the geology of the Philippines and the regions immediately surrounding it.

C. To develop competitive professionals in the field of geology and its allied field.

D. To protect and maintain a high professional and ethical standard in the practice of geology amongst its members.

12. The first journal issued by the GSP is (A. Geologist of Today: Successful Development B. Geological Society of The Philippines Journal C. The Philippine Geologist D. The Geological Research)

13. The first geological convention conducted by the GSP (A. 1958 B.1945 C.1960 D.1952)

14. Which of the following is not essential section of a journal? (A. Methods B. Acknowledgement C. Appendix D. Literature Cited)

15. Which of the following is not a member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (A. Indonesia B. Vietnam C. Laos D. Taiwan)

16. What is the deposit found in the llocos Mineral Reservation (A. Feldspar B. Gold C. Coal D. Kaolinite)

17. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Only licensed geologist can be a member of GSP

B. After passing the licensure examination, you can only claim your license at the age of 21 and above

C. After completing master's degree, you can have your license and be exempt in licensure examination

D. You can only take the Geologist licensure examination if you have a degree on geology

18. If you encounter a small-scale mining operating inside your MPSA, which is the most appropriate action?

(A.Threaten them and tell them to vacate the area immediately B. Report it to the Philippine National Police Head Office C. Report immediately to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau D. File a case in the Regional Trial Court)

19. You found out that a beach near you, there is a massive deposit of allanite. What appropriate government

agency you can report this information? (A. DENR-MGB B.PNOC C. DOST-PHIVOLS D. PNRI).

20. Your license will be revoked if you were (A. Accused for a crime B. If you change your career path and do not pursue anymore the practice of geology for ten consecutive years C. If you've gone mad due to drugs D. If you become physically disabled and able to conduct fieldworks)

21. According to RA 10266 Article 1 section 2, every geologist must be ingrained into practice the following except

(A. Candor B. Solidarity C. Integrity D. Fidelity)

22. A quarry site for limestone cement was operating since 2012. Due to public protest and different environmental awareness rally, the congress decided to pass a bill restricting quarry sites near cave and other protected area and was approved by the president. It happens that the quarry site was close to one of the caves present in the area. What would be the action of the government towards the situation of the quarry site? (A. The quarry will be halt and be suspend due to the recent passed bill B. The quarry will be fined by what the law state because they build the site near the cave C. They will have complete amnesty since the bill will not be applied to them D. The government will ask the quarry management to withdraw their permit and contract because they were violating the new bill)

23. Which of the following is not true about seismic refraction method? (A. It can determine the actual dip direction of the beds B. There is a possibility that it can't detect thin layers C. It only works on consecutive strata with increasing velocity D. It can detect a layer of shale confined between igneous rocks)

24. If you are searching for a kimberlite deposit, which of the following survey is the most effective to do (A. Seismic B. Gravity C. Electromagnetic D. Self-potential)

25. The following information are essential in a field note except (A. Scale B. Date C. Equipment D. Facing Direction)

26. The document which aims to identify, predict, interpret, and communicate information regarding changes in environmental quality associated with a proposed project and which examines the range of alternatives for the objectives of the proposal and their impact on the environment

(A. Environmental compliance certificate

B. Environmental impact statement

C. Environmental authentication system

D. Environmental approval statement)

27. Refers to lands of the public domain which have been classified as agricultural lands and subject to management and disposition or concession under existing laws (A. Forest Land B. Private Land C. Mineral Land D. Public Land)

28. A small scale-mining cooperative covered by Republic Act No. 7076 shall be given preferential right to apply for a small-scale mining agreement for what maximum aggregate area inside mineral reservation? (A. 15% B. 20% C. 25% D. 30%)

29. Royalty tax inside a government's mineral reservation (A. 2% B.5% C.8% D. 10%)

30. GIS stands for

(A. Global Information System B. Geomorphic Information System C. Geologic Information System D. Geographic Information System)

31. If you want to survey subsidence due to water table draw down, which government agency can help you with this matter the most? (A. DOST-PHIVOLCS B. DENR-MGB C. NAMRIA D. NIA)

32. A device that measures a certain energy level of the electromagnetic spectrum and converts it into a signal which can be read by an instrument (A. Sensor B. Antennae C. Receiver D. Dipoles)

33. Mt. Cabalian is located at what province? (A. Cebu B. Miamis Oriental C. Negros Occidental D. Leyte)

34. He was the father of Philippine geology (A. Arthuro Alcaraz B. Rolando Pena C. Mario Aurelio D. Jose Maria Feliciano)

35. What is the most common type of petroleum's reservoir rock? (A. Sandstone B. Siltstone C. Limestone D. Shale)

36. If you encounter a silica flood capping in the field, what would be the most reasonable type of deposit will be detected? (A. Skarn Deposits B. Placer Deposits C. Epithermal Deposits D. Layered Mafic Intrusion Deposits)

37.You are going to the field, which of the following is not a necessary practice? (A. Secure all of the letters and Permits needed before and during the execution of fieldwork B. always bring a fieldwork buddy C. Always Secure valid identification cards D. Ask for guidance and prayers from your relatives)

38. You were task to find a resource for Ni and Cr, where will you start looking for these deposits? (A. At depositional basins B. At the coastline C. At mountain ranges D. Beneath silica capping)

39. Provides Specific annual plans, programs and activities to institute environmental protection measures and/or (rehabilitate mining affected areas, during development and production stages (A. Environmental Enhancement Program B. Final Mine Rehabilitation/Decommissioning Plan C. Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program D. Environmental Work Program)

40. Cylindrical metal tube which houses the instrumentation needed for borehole logging (A. Sonde B. Geophone C. Hydrophone D. Antenna)

41. Minerals that are typical of hosting ore deposits (A. Lithophile B. Siderophile C. Chalcophile D. Atmophile)

42. If the magma has high value of 87Sr/865r and low value of 147Nd/14ANd, it means (A. The magma undergone fractional crystallization B. The magma undergone mixing C. The magma is primitive D. The magma is depleted)

43. Which of the following minerals will indicate that you have reached the perfect depth for a geothermal enough to produce steam and generate efficient energy (A. Plagioclase B. Epidote C. Montmorillonite D. Calcite)

44. Chocolate hills in Bohol is what type of topography? (A. Cock pit B. Bad Land C. Dome and Basin D. Caverns)

45. A Spectro analytical procedure for the quantitative determination of chemical elements using the absorption of optical radiation (light) by free atoms in the gaseous state (A. ICP-MS B.XRF C.AAS D. XRD)

46. You saw a 20kg uvarovite, if the half-life of U is about 70 yrs, how long will it take to decay to 0.1kg? (A. 566 yrs B. 525 yrs C. 537 yrs D. 535 yrs)

47. It is considered as the metallogenic epoch for the Baguio mineralization (A. Oligocene B. Pleistocene C. Miocene D. Paleocene)

48, The pH condition at potassic zone is (A. Acidic B. Basic C. Neutral D. Depends on the minerals)

49. You want to examine the concentration of heavy elements in an alkaline lake. Where would be the best spot for you to take a sample? (A. At least 3 meter below active zone, took mud sample B. Took water sample at the active draining zone C. Took a sample at the stagnant portion of the lake

D. Took sample at 1m below the active zone; took sand sample)

50. Calcite tends to dissolve at what environment? (A. High Temperature B. Low Temperature C. Alkaline pH D. Sub-alkaline pH)

51. The rock that encloses a mineral deposit, igneous intrusion, or other feature. (A. Skarn

B. Enclave C. Stratigraphy D. Country Rock)

52. Which basin has the thickest sedimentary fill? (A. Visayan Basin B. Mindoro-Cuyo Basin C. Cotabato Basin D. Agusan-Davao Basin)

53. What is the major ore for Potassium? (A. Anorthite B. Wairakite C. Sylvite D. Arfvedsonite)

54. Halcon Metamorphics is the basement of (A. Batangas B. NE Mindoro C. SW Mindoro D. Marinduque)

55. A Tectonic Boundary between the Palawan- Mindoro Micro-Continental Block (A. Sibuyan Sea Fault B. Tablas Lineament C. Lubang-Verde Passage Fault System D. Mocolod Corridor)

56. What Island in the Philippines has the fastest velocity with respect to whole PMB? (A. Zamboanga B. Bohol C. Caramoan Island D. Virac (sland)

57. What is the age of Central Cordillera Diorite Complex? (A. Eocene B. Oligocene C. Miocene D. Pliocene)

58. Which of the following action is the most appropriate to do in accordance with existing laws if you were looking for gold commodity and happened that your gangue turns out to be economic too (A. Apply for two commodities consequently and process it at the same time B. Stock the gangue and apply for a processing permit after processing all of your gold C. Don't mine it instead put it back after mining where you took it D. Sell it for lower price since you only apply for gold)

59. Which of the following will not give you CPD points? (A. Taking up Master's Degree B. Becoming a professor or Instructor C. Talking to any LGU D. As a resource speaker from an accredited CPD provider)

60. Which of the following are not an example of cap rock (A. Cold condensate B. Carbonate C. Evaporites D. Brine)

61. It is a term used in petroleum prospecting which is an anomaly that can be developed to be a prospect with additional data. (A. Lead B. Prospect C. Doubtful Anomaly D. Inferred Data)

64. Which of the following is not true about FTAA. (A. The guarantor of FTAA is the President of the Philippines B. It is not non-transferrable C. it can be converted to MPSA D. They are exempted in the EXPA)

65. Under MPSA, a person can cover an area in one province of (A. 10 blocks B. 100 blocks C. 20 blocks D. 50 blocks)

67. An agreement between the Government and the contractor wherein the Government shall provide inputs to the mining operations other than the mineral resource (A. MPSA B. IVA C. CPA D. ECC)

68. The permittee of an exploration contract shall relinquish at least how many percent of the permit area during the first two years (A. 20% B. 10% C.5% D.2%)

69. Relinquishment of land exploration will not be effective if (A. The exploration permit was extended b. If the Permittee only have 5000 hectares remaining area C. If the Permittee already located it ore deposit the Permittee covers half of its area)

70. Refers to all naturally occurring inorganic substance in solid, gas, liquid, or any intermediate state excluding energy materials such as coal, petroleum, natural gas, radioactive materials, and geothermal energy (A. Minerals B. Resources C. Reserve D. Commodity)

71. Also known as the land nearest to nowhere because it was located at (0,0) (A. Cape of Lost B. Island of nowhere C. Cape Three Point D. Bermuda Triangle)

72. Which of the following mitigating measure is not applicable in a slope prone to debris slide? (A. Coco net installation B. Benching C. Shotcreting D. Building of masonry wall)

73. Formation of adularia is a good indication of (A. Acidic water B. Boiling C. Decrease in permeability D. Increasing temperature)

74. It is used to strengthen pencil eraser (A. Clay B. Carbon C. Sulphur D. Titanium)

75. Which of the following is not an example of skarn deposit (A. Larap Fe-Cu deposit B. Sta. Ines Fe Deposit C. Victoria Gold Deposit D. Thanksgiving Au Deposit)

76. Hinobaan porphyry deposit is found in what locality (A. Cebu Island B. Negros Occidental C. Negros Oriental D. Polilio Island)

77. The age of Dizon porphyry Cu deposit is (A. Miocene B. Oligocene C. Plio-Pleistocene D. Pliocene)

78. Anoling and Co-O deposit in Central Eastern Mindanao is a/an (A. High Sulfidation Deposit B. Low Sulfidation Deposit C. Skarn Deposit D. Porphyry Deposit)

79. It is an alloy of Pb and Sn (A. Electrum B. Brass C. Solder D. Rose Metal)

80. The industrial use of andalusite is (A. Used in spark plugs B. Used as an abrasive C. Used as a lubricant D. Used in making light bulb)

81. It is used as a weighting filler in rubber to make anti-sail mudflaps for trucks (A. Gypsum B. Kyanite C. Pectolite D. Barite)

82. Fo# needed to classify primitive magma (A. 88-92 B. 65-89 C.75-88 D.88-95)

83. REE that strongly portioned in garnets (A. Sc B. Y C. Yb D. Zr)

84. The following are mitigating measures for beach erosion except (A. Building of letties

B. Installation of Injection Pole C. Putting revetments D, Construction of Breakwater walls)

85. If you encounter very rapid winds in the coast, what kind of wave would you expéct? (A. High surfs B. Strong waves C. Small waves D. Calm waves)

86. It is a type of cement that requires low water than ordinary Portland cement (A. Type IP B. Type I C. Type N D. Type P)

87. Most commonly used type of asbestos mineral. (A. Tremolite B. Chrysotile C. Riebeckite D. Grunerite)

88. These materials are not clay in definition since they are not plastic at appropriate water content. (A. Bleaching Earth B. Argilloids C. Common Clay D, Fire Clay)

89. Referring to breaking the ore by crushing and milling? (A. collapse B. desolation C. comminution D. decimation)

90. High-quality diatomite contains over silica? (A. 70% B.52% C. 80% D. 60%)

91. Sodium bentonite is most commonly used in. (A. Whitening the complexion B. Facial masks and other liquid-based formulations C. Hair and body glitter D. Lipstick)

92. Marks the earliest recorded commercial production of guano? (A. 1960 B.1925 C.1922 D.1952)

93. Additive used to increase index of refraction of glass. (A. Germanium oxide B. Barium oxide C. Lead oxide D. Potassium oxide)

94. Gemstones are classified into different groups. (A. Species and Varieties B. Species and Grading C. Species and Rarity D. Species and Value)

95. In which industry does feldspars & nepheline-syenites associated with? (A. Glass & Ceramics B. Ceramics & Plastic C. Plastic & Glass D. Glass and Plastic)

96. How much does a vehicle save on fuel when it runs on a concrete road? (A. 15-20% B. 50-60% C. 10-15% D. 20-40%)

97. What is the role of coal in iron and steel making? (A. As coke B. As fluxing agent C. As additive for cementing material D. As coolant)

98. How many percent of aggregates is present in a concrete? (A. 80-90% B. 60-70% C.75-85% D.65-75%)

99. All are the principal rock types used for dimension stone EXCEPT (A. Granite B. Slate C. Shale D. Sandstone)

100. The average cut-off grade of gold in the Philippines (A. 0.2 g/ton B.0.5 g/ton C.2.0g/ton D.5.0 g/ton)