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GEOLOGY PROJECT TOPICS AND MATERIALS

DETERMINATION OF THE SEDIMENTOLOGICAL AND GEOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SEDIMENTARY ROCKS

» CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
The mineralogical and chemical composition of clastic sedimentary rocks are controlled by various factors, including (1) the composition of their source rocks, (2) environmental parameters influencing the weathering of source rocks (e.g., atmosphericchemistry, temperature, rainfall and topography), (3) duration of weathering (4)transportation mechanisms of clastic…Continue Reading »

ASSESSMENT OF THE STATE OF GROUND WATER (BOREHOLE AND WELL WATER) AND IT’S HEALTH IMPLICATIONS

» ABSTRACT
This project work was undertaken to assess the state of ground water(borehole and well water) and it’s health implications in Warri metropolis using Uvwie, Udu and Effurun Local Government Area. Samples were collected in six different locations in Warri metropolis. The analysis was centered on the physiochemical parameters considered pH, temperature, conductivity, turbidity, dissolve…Continue Reading »

RESERVE ESTIMATE OF IMERI BITUMEN DEPOSIT

» CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Petroleum industry has become the mainstay of the overall economy of Nigeria, accounting for about 90 per cent of the country’s foreign exchange earrings, about 20 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product, and about 85 per cent of the Federal Government collectable revenue. The demand for this back gold is fast increasing worldwide. Figure 1.1,…Continue Reading »

EFFECTS OF SOIL EROSION ON SETTLEMENT

» ABSTRACT
This study examined the effects of soil erosion on settlement in Agbor, and its environs. It identifies the problems, conservation, strategies, control techniques and suggest proper management practices. The study adopts the survey research design in data collection through administration of 150 questionnaires to the respondents in Agbor coupled with direct field measurement of gull…Continue Reading »

EFFECTS OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

» CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Environmental degradation and biodiversity depletion are crucial and disturbing topics among environmentalist today (David, 2014). Probing into the root cause of this problem and the consequences of our actions is the first step towards reducing the rate of environmental degradation and biodiversity depletion. Humanity has always…Continue Reading »

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF FLOODING ON AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND IT’S ENVIRONS

» CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
This study focuses on the environmental impacts of flooding on agricultural activities in Kwale and its environs. Flooding has been a long term issue which affects the inhabitants of Kwale. In many natural systems, floods play an important role in maintaining key ecosystem functions and biodiversity. They link the river with the land …Continue Reading »

EVALUATING THE BENEFITS OF THE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INDUSTRY ON THE SOCIO ECONOMIC

» CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Tourism is a rapidly growing phenomenon and has become one of the largest industries in the world. The impact of tourism varies extremely. On one hand, it plays an important and certainly positive role in the socio economic and political development in destination countries by, for instance, offering new employment opportuniti…Continue Reading »

EFFECT OF LAND DISPUTE ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

» CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Land is the basis for every form of physical development and constitutes the primary medium for food production, for the provision of sheets and utilities, for the manufacture of goods and the establishment of institutions to support the basic needs of modern communities (Lanus ad Olufemi 2006). Ukaejiofor (2009) posited that land at the heart o…Continue Reading »

ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF SAND EXCAVATION ON THE ENVIRONMENT

» CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Soil is an important resource covering the land surface. Mining is the process of getting minerals and soil components for various uses. Man depends on soil for agriculture, construction and even as a habitat for various organisms (Mwangi, 2007). People benefit from soil particularly sand and gravel but interfere and disturb the resou…Continue Reading »

COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC EFFECT OF CRUDE OIL EXPLOITATION

» CHAPTER ONE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Petroleum is among the various resources produced by nature. They are used by human to satisfy their needs such as transportation, cooking, electricity power supply and others (Mike, 2012). The exploitation of natural resources such as crude oil is the use of natural resources for economic growth, of sometimes with a negative…Continue Reading »

USE OF SINGLE-POINT RESISTANCE AND SP LOGGING IN GROUNDWATER INVESTIGATION

» CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Water is one of the abundant and widely used natural resources available to man. Many communities obtain the water they need from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs, sometime using aqueduct or canals to bring water from distant surface sources. Another source of water lies directly beneath most towns. This resource is groundwater, the water that lies beneath the g…Continue Reading »

INDEPENDENT GEOLOGIC FIELD MAPPING OF THE IGARRA AXIS OF THE BASEMENT COMPLEX

» CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Detailed Geological field mapping is an indispensable exercise in geology as a result of the fact that geology as a discipline is field oriented. It is the aspect that completes and gives life to the study of geology. An independent Geologic field mapping of the Somorika Aiyetoro Aiyegunle Ogugu Imiegba Fugar Okpekpe Bawa Hill Au…Continue Reading »

SEDIMENTOLOGY AND RESERVOIR QUALITY OF OUTCROPPING SEDIMENTS

» ABSTRACT
Field studies were carried out on outcropping sediments exposed in Lokoja and its environs to gain insight into reservoir characteristics and sedimentological characteristics. Sieve analysis and petrographic analysis were carried out on fresh samples of the sediments to determine their statistical parameters, paleodepositinal environment and their reservoir quality. Granulometric analysis…Continue Reading »

GEOELECTRIC MAPPING OF GROUNDWATER POTENTIAL IN THE SPORTS COMPLEX

» ABSTRACT
Geo electrical survey using Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) was carried out in the Sports Complex of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun Delta State (FUPRE) in order to determine the groundwater potential of the area and the aquifer distribution. The Schlumberger electrode configuration was used with a maximum current electrode separation of 120m. A total of three (3) VE…Continue Reading »

GEOELECTRIC IMAGING OF GROUNDWATER POLLUTION

» ABSTRACT
A resistivity survey was made in some part of PTI dumpsite in order to determine the quality of the ground water in that area. The survey consisted of 5 electrical soundings which were carried out using the Schlumberger array configuration with a current electrode separation of 126m. The data was interpreted by computer aided iteration techniques using the Resistivity modeling Softw…Continue Reading »

ARSENIC POLLUTION OF THE SUBSURFACE WATER

» ABSTRACT
This work investigates the extent of Arsenic pollution of borehole waters in Onitsha and environs. Fifteen samples of drinking water sourced from boreholes were randomly collected and analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS) and the technique employed is wet oxidation method. The results of Arsenic concentration obtained from the boreholes ranged from 0.00 mg/L (53.33% of b…Continue Reading »

EFFECTIVE WAYS OF CONTROLLING EROSION IN A BUILDING SITE IN SELECTED SITES

» CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The development of soil erosion began when man settled down and started turning pasture land into farmland. The intensive exploitation of the land disturbed the natural soil vegetative cover and exposed its, surface to the effect of erosive agents and to introduce such forms of agriculture that did not destroy the land the …Continue Reading »

HEAVY METAL DISTRIBUTION IN SEDIMENT OF AKPABUYO STREAM, CROSS RIVER BASIN SOUTH

» ABSTRACT
Sediment samples were collected through the purposive sampling method from various streams in Akpabuyo L.G.A, ten sample location were selected. The concentration and areal distribution of selected metals (Fe, Zn, Mn, Cr, Ni, Co, Cu, Cd, Pb) in the sediments of Akpabuyo streams .Geo accumulation index have been calculated to assess whether the concentrations observed represent backgrou…Continue Reading »

GEOLOGY OF WESTERN AKING AND ITS ENVIRONS AND HEAVY METAL DISTRIBUTION IN SURFACE

» ABSTRACT
Aking West and it’s environs is located within latitude 050 221N and 050 261N and longitude 0080 361E and 0080 381E. It covers an estimated area of about 72km2. The area is situated in Cross River State which falls within the Basement Complex of South Eastern Nigeria (Oban Massif). Geologically, the study area is made up of basement rocks, some of which are weathered. Form field studie…Continue Reading »

HEAVY METAL DISTRIBUTION IN SEDIMENT

» CHAPTER ONE
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Heavy metals pollution of aquatic ecosystem is becoming a potential global problem, pollution typically refers to chemicals or other substance in concentration greater than it would occur under natural conditions. Water pollution is the introduction by man of substances into the aquatic environment resul…Continue Reading »

GEOLOGY OF WESTERN AKING AND ITS ENVIRONS AND HEAVY METAL DISTRIBUTION IN SURFACE

» ABSTRACT
Seismic interpretation data and applications are the key element of a rapid technological evolution in the remote sensing of the subsurface maps that has resulted in geoscientists movement from data poor to data rich Stewart, S. A. 1999. The pro…Continue Reading »

HOUSEHOLD WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

» ABSTRACT
In Nigeria and particularly in Zaria city of Kaduna state, open dumping is still the most common household waste disposal method/practice. This type of practice is un hygienic and environmentally unfriendly. This research is aimed at effective household waste management practices in the study area. The research found that there are some other types of manageme…Continue Reading »

THE SUBSURFACE MAPS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS IN THE OIL INDUSTRY

HEAVY METAL DISTRIBUTION IN SEDIMENT OF AKPABUYO STREAM, CROSS RIVER BASIN SOUTH

» ABSTRACT
Sediment samples were collected through the purpose sampling method from various streams in Akpabuyo L.G.A, ten sample location were selected. The concentration and areal distribution of selected metals (Fe, Zn, Mn, Cr, Ni, Co, Cu, Cd, Pb) in the sediments of Akpabu…Continue Reading »

THE GEOLOGY OF SOUTHERN AKOR AND ITS ENVIRONMENT

» ABSTRACT
The study area is located within latitude 050 271 4611N and longitude 0080 431 46E, and the elevation of the place is 156m. The major rock types encountered in the area include gneisses, quartzite, amphibolites and marbles. These are intruded by pegmatite, quartz vein and aplite. The latest metamorphic episode occurred during the Pan African Orogeny (600 ± 15ma)…Continue Reading »

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