Road cutting alonghill slopeMM(a) CH 10800(b) CH 20000Figure Q2(d): Road construction on rock slopeo a/o/z/2 (a) Igneous rock is the most abundant rock in the world and is also known as primary rock.(i)Differentiate between an intrusive igneous rock and extrusive igneous rock.(ii)Among various types of rock, igneous rocks are very competent for civilengineering construction. Discuss the effect of minerals and the structure of rockthat contribute to the strength of the rock.(b) Explain how climate, rock types, topography, and time influence the types of soilproduced by weathering.(c) Explain briefly differences between joint and fault. Use diagrams to support youranswer.(d) A road will be constructed in a hilly area. The contractor decides to cut the rock slopeat CH 18000 and CH 20000 as shown in Figure Q2(d). Discuss the effect of cuttingslopes during construction and on the safety of road user after the road is open to thepublic.

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(a) Igneous rock is the most abundant rock in the world and is also known as primary rock. (i) Differentiate between an intrusive igneous rock and extrusive igneous rock. (ii) Among various types of rock, igneous rocks are very competent for civil engineering construction. Discuss the effect of minerals and the structure of rock that contribute to the strength of the rock.

(a) Igneous rock is the most abundant rock in the world and is also known as primary rock. (i) Differentiate between an intrusive igneous rock and extrusive igneous rock. (ii) Among various types of rock, igneous rocks are very competent for civil engineering construction. Discuss the effect of minerals and the structure of rock that contribute to the strength of the rock.

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