Practice Crack Classification And Geological Mapping (2.1) - Geotechnical and Geomorphological Aspects

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Question 1.
What are the two types of basaltic lava discussed?
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Think about the characteristics of lava surfaces.
Question 2.
Why is it important to classify cracks in caves?
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Consider safety and conservation issues.
3Question 3.
What is Tacheletic Basalt's primary challenge?
- It's hard to excavate
- It crumbles easily
- It's very rare
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Think about how rock behaves during excavation.
4Question 4.
True or False: All cracks in caves are equally dangerous.
- True
- False
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Recall the classifications we discussed.
Question 5.
Given a cave system with multiple crack types, how would you prioritize which cracks to reinforce first?
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Refer to the crack classification system.
Question 6.
Analyze the impact of weather on Tacheletic Basalt during excavation. How can you mitigate any negative effects?
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What do you think wet conditions do to soft rocks?

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