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Geological Engineering · Q117

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 117

Q117

Which of the following is NOT a common rock discontinuity?

A.
Faults
B.
Joints
C.
Foliations
D.
Sand grains
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Sand grains are mineral particles, not rock discontinuities. Faults, joints, and foliations are structural features.