Which of the following types of soils is transported by gravitational forces?

This question was previously asked in
JSSC JE (Civil) Re-Exam Official Paper-II (Held On: 04 Nov, 2022)
View all JSSC JE Papers >
  1. Dune sand
  2. Drift
  3. Loess
  4. Talus

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : Talus
Free
JSSC JE Full Test 1 (Paper 1)
5.7 K Users
120 Questions 360 Marks 120 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

Explanation:

Gravity deposits:

  • Gravity can transport materials for short distances.
  • Gravity deposits are termed colluvial soils or talus.
  • These soils are found in the mountain valleys and are formed by gravity force.

Wind transported soil:

  • Like water, wind can erode, transport, and deposit fine grain soils. The soils that have been transported and deposited by wind are called 'Aeolian deposits'
  • Example: Dune sand and Loess
  • when the soil is wet it becomes soft and compressible because cementing action is lost and it collapses.

Water transported soil: These sedimentary deposits are of three types

  • Alluvial​ Deposit: Deposited from suspension in running water
  • Lacustrine deposit: Deposited from suspension in still, freshwater of lakes
  • Marine deposit: Deposited from suspension in seawater.

Glacial deposits:

  • Glaciers are large masses of ice formed by the compaction of snow.
  • The melting of a glacier cause deposition of all the materials and such a deposit is referred to as till.
  • Drift is a general term used for the deposits made by glaciers directly or indirectly.
Latest JSSC JE Updates

Last updated on Sep 23, 2024

-> JSSC JE Additional Result has been released for the Jharkhand Diploma Level Combined Competitive Examination-2023 (Regular and Backlog Recruitment) This is for the Advertisement No. 04/2023 and 05/2023. 

-> The JSSC JE notification was released for 1562 (Regular+ Backlog) Junior Engineer vacancies.

-> Candidates applying for the said post will have to appear for the Jharkhand Diploma Level Combined Competitive Examination (JDLCCE).

-> Candidates with a diploma in the concerned engineering branch are eligible for this post. Prepare for the exam with JSSC JE Previous Year Papers.

More Classification of Soils Questions

Get Free Access Now
Hot Links: teen patti royal - 3 patti teen patti gold new version 2024 teen patti online teen patti 50 bonus teen patti list