Geophysical Methods

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Which geophysical method utilizes the principle of electromagnetic induction to detect buried metal objects?

  1. Ground-Penetrating Radar

  2. Magnetometry

  3. Electrical Resistivity Tomography

  4. Seismic Refraction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Magnetometry is a geophysical method that measures variations in the Earth's magnetic field caused by the presence of buried metal objects.

What type of geophysical survey is commonly used to map subsurface structures and identify potential archaeological features?

  1. Seismic Reflection

  2. Electrical Resistivity Imaging

  3. Ground-Penetrating Radar

  4. Magnetic Resonance Imaging


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Electrical Resistivity Imaging is a geophysical method that measures the electrical resistivity of the subsurface to identify variations in soil composition and archaeological features.

Which geophysical method generates high-resolution images of the subsurface by transmitting and receiving seismic waves?

  1. Ground-Penetrating Radar

  2. Seismic Refraction

  3. Electrical Resistivity Tomography

  4. Magnetometry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ground-Penetrating Radar is a geophysical method that transmits and receives high-frequency electromagnetic waves to generate detailed images of the subsurface.

What is the primary physical property measured in seismic refraction surveys?

  1. Electrical Conductivity

  2. Magnetic Susceptibility

  3. Seismic Velocity

  4. Density


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Seismic refraction surveys measure the velocity of seismic waves traveling through the subsurface to determine variations in soil composition and geological structures.

Which geophysical method utilizes electromagnetic waves to detect subsurface anomalies and identify buried objects?

  1. Seismic Reflection

  2. Electrical Resistivity Tomography

  3. Ground-Penetrating Radar

  4. Magnetic Resonance Imaging


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ground-Penetrating Radar utilizes electromagnetic waves to generate high-resolution images of the subsurface, allowing for the detection of buried objects and anomalies.

What is the primary physical property measured in magnetometry surveys?

  1. Electrical Conductivity

  2. Magnetic Susceptibility

  3. Seismic Velocity

  4. Density


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Magnetometry surveys measure variations in the magnetic susceptibility of the subsurface to identify buried metal objects and geological features.

Which geophysical method is commonly used to map subsurface cavities and voids?

  1. Seismic Reflection

  2. Electrical Resistivity Tomography

  3. Ground-Penetrating Radar

  4. Microgravity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Microgravity surveys measure variations in the Earth's gravitational field to identify subsurface cavities and voids, such as tunnels and chambers.

What is the primary physical property measured in electrical resistivity tomography surveys?

  1. Electrical Conductivity

  2. Magnetic Susceptibility

  3. Seismic Velocity

  4. Density


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Electrical resistivity tomography surveys measure the electrical conductivity of the subsurface to identify variations in soil composition and geological structures.

Which geophysical method utilizes seismic waves to generate cross-sectional images of the subsurface?

  1. Seismic Reflection

  2. Electrical Resistivity Tomography

  3. Ground-Penetrating Radar

  4. Magnetic Resonance Imaging


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Seismic reflection surveys generate cross-sectional images of the subsurface by transmitting and receiving seismic waves, allowing for the identification of geological structures and buried objects.

What is the primary physical property measured in seismic reflection surveys?

  1. Electrical Conductivity

  2. Magnetic Susceptibility

  3. Seismic Velocity

  4. Density


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Seismic reflection surveys measure the velocity of seismic waves reflected from subsurface layers to generate cross-sectional images of geological structures and buried objects.

Which geophysical method is commonly used to detect buried metal objects and archaeological features?

  1. Seismic Reflection

  2. Electrical Resistivity Tomography

  3. Ground-Penetrating Radar

  4. Magnetic Resonance Imaging


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ground-Penetrating Radar is commonly used to detect buried metal objects and archaeological features due to its ability to generate high-resolution images of the subsurface.

What is the primary physical property measured in microgravity surveys?

  1. Electrical Conductivity

  2. Magnetic Susceptibility

  3. Seismic Velocity

  4. Density


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Microgravity surveys measure variations in the Earth's gravitational field, which are influenced by variations in subsurface density, allowing for the identification of cavities, voids, and geological structures.

Which geophysical method utilizes magnetic resonance to generate images of the subsurface?

  1. Seismic Reflection

  2. Electrical Resistivity Tomography

  3. Ground-Penetrating Radar

  4. Magnetic Resonance Imaging


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a geophysical method that utilizes magnetic resonance to generate images of the subsurface, providing information about soil composition and moisture content.

What is the primary physical property measured in magnetic resonance imaging surveys?

  1. Electrical Conductivity

  2. Magnetic Susceptibility

  3. Seismic Velocity

  4. Density


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Magnetic resonance imaging surveys measure the magnetic susceptibility of the subsurface, which is influenced by the presence of water, minerals, and organic matter, allowing for the identification of geological structures and buried objects.

Which geophysical method is commonly used to detect subsurface cavities and voids in archaeological contexts?

  1. Seismic Reflection

  2. Electrical Resistivity Tomography

  3. Ground-Penetrating Radar

  4. Microgravity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Microgravity surveys are commonly used to detect subsurface cavities and voids in archaeological contexts due to their ability to identify variations in subsurface density.

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