Question

Which of the following is not a type of profiles?

• A. Serial profiles
• B. Linear profiles
• C. Composite profiles
• D. Superimposed profiles

Hint:

Remember the common profile types: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Serial Profile} &\rightarrow \text{Sequence of Cross-sections}, \text{Composite Profile} &\rightarrow \text{Combined Profile}, \text{Superimposed Profile} &\rightarrow \text{Overlaid Profiles}, \text{Linear Profile} &\rightarrow \text{Not a Standard Type}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “SCS are standard: Serial, Composite, Superimposed.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: In topographical surveying and geomorphology, commonly used profile types include serial profiles, composite profiles, and superimposed profiles. Linear profile is not recognized as a standard type of profile.

Step 1: Examine each option. \[ \begin{aligned} A. &\ \text{Serial profiles} \rightarrow \text{Standard type of profile.} B. &\ \text{Linear profiles} \rightarrow \text{Not a standard profile type.} C. &\ \text{Composite profiles} \rightarrow \text{Standard type of profile.} D. &\ \text{Superimposed profiles} \rightarrow \text{Standard type of profile.} \end{aligned} \]

Step 2: Identify the incorrect type. \[ \boxed{\text{Linear Profiles}} \] Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{(B)}} \]