Underwater Acoustics and Marine Geophysics
Description: This quiz covers the fundamentals of Underwater Acoustics and Marine Geophysics, including topics such as sound propagation, sonar, and seismic waves. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: underwater acoustics marine geophysics oceanography |
What is the primary mechanism by which sound propagates underwater?
Which property of seawater has the most significant impact on the speed of sound propagation?
What is the term used to describe the bending of sound waves as they travel through water due to changes in temperature and pressure?
What is the primary purpose of sonar?
Which type of sonar uses multiple sound beams to create a detailed image of the underwater environment?
What is the primary method used in marine geophysics to study the structure and composition of the Earth's crust beneath the ocean?
What type of seismic wave travels through the Earth's crust and is commonly used in seismic reflection profiling?
Which geophysical method involves measuring the Earth's magnetic field to infer information about the underlying geology?
What is the term used to describe the variations in the Earth's gravitational field caused by differences in the density of the underlying rocks and structures?
Which geophysical method involves measuring the flow of heat from the Earth's interior to the surface?
What is the primary mechanism by which seismic waves are generated during an earthquake?
Which type of seismic wave is characterized by a side-to-side motion of the ground?
What is the term used to describe the point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's focus?
Which scale is commonly used to measure the strength of an earthquake based on the energy released?
What is the term used to describe the measure of the shaking intensity experienced at a particular location during an earthquake?