Question

When the joints are prominent and extending for considerable depth they are called ___________

(a) Continuous joints

(b) Discontinuous joints

(c) Deep joints

(d) Prominent joints

The question was posed to me in an international level competition.

Enquiry is from Joints Terminology in section Joints and Jointing of Engineering Geology

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) Continuous joints

To explain I would say: The joints which are quite prominent and extending for considerable depth and thickness are called as continuous joints.