Geophysics
Description: Geophysics is the study of the physical properties of the Earth and its interior, using geophysical methods. It is a branch of geology that deals with the physical properties of the Earth and its interior, and the application of these properties to geological problems. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Tags: geophysics earth's interior geophysical methods geology |
What is the primary focus of geophysics?
Which geophysical method involves measuring the Earth's gravitational field?
What type of seismic wave is primarily used to study the Earth's crust?
Which geophysical method is commonly used to locate and characterize subsurface structures?
What is the term for the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, causing ground shaking?
Which geophysical method utilizes electromagnetic waves to study the electrical properties of the subsurface?
What is the term for the outermost layer of the Earth, composed primarily of solid rock?
Which geophysical method involves measuring the Earth's magnetic field?
What is the term for the layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core?
Which geophysical method uses seismic waves to create images of subsurface structures?
What is the term for the innermost layer of the Earth, composed primarily of solid iron?
Which geophysical method involves measuring the Earth's heat flow?
What is the term for the layer of the Earth located between the outer core and the inner core?
Which geophysical method utilizes electromagnetic waves to study the electrical conductivity of the subsurface?
What is the term for the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, causing ground shaking and seismic waves?