SCIENCE
EARTH SCIENCE
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All statements are true.
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All statements are false.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A: Geologists are students of the planet – its processes and make-up. Geotechnical engineers are civil engineers who utilize their knowledge of geology to aid in the design and construction of structures, depending on the mechanics of the surrounding geology.
Detailed explanation-2: -Geological engineers carry out geological and geotechnical studies to assess suitability of locations for civil engineering, mining and oil & gas projects. Geotechnical engineers apply the science of soil mechanics, engineering geology and other related disciplines to engineering and environmental projects.
Detailed explanation-3: -Geotechnics can be described as the application of geological, geophysical and hydrological scientific principles for the solution of engineering problems on or within the ground. From: Sustainable Construction Materials, 2017.
Detailed explanation-4: -Soil Mechanics. Rock Mechanics. Foundation Engineering.