Exploring the Fundamentals of Applied Geophysics

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Which method of geophysical survey is based on the principles of seismology?

Reflection Seismic Method

What is the depth of penetration for the Reflection Seismic Method?

Up to 20,000 ft

Which method of geophysical survey is used to map subsurface structure by measuring the local geomagnetic field?

Magnetic Method

Which method of geophysical survey is no longer used for oil prospecting but has found increasing use in civil engineering projects for bedrock investigation?

<p>Refraction Seismic Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of geophysical survey is used to get information on rock bodies that have electrical conductivity?

<p>Electric &amp; Electromagnetic Methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of geophysical survey is used to measure the gravitational field and associate variations with differences in rock densities?

<p>Gravity Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of geophysics focuses on studying the Earth by using methods of physics to deduce its physical properties?

<p>Pure/general geophysics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of applied/exploration geophysics?

<p>To investigate small-scale and shallow features within the Earth's crust</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field of study in applied geophysics focuses on the study of soil mechanics and providing development plans?

<p>Engineering geophysics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does environmental geophysics primarily study?

<p>Disposal waste site and waste deposits/location of contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is the main method used in petroleum exploration in applied geophysics?

<p>Seismic methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of exploration geophysics in applied geophysics?

<p>Search for economic deposits</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used to measure the variations in the strength of the gravitational field?

<p>Gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the first technique used in the Gulf Coast, USA to search for 'oil-bearing structure'?

<p>Gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method was successfully used to identify salt dome structures in 1924?

<p>Seismic</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the reflection seismic method established?

<p>1927</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the refraction seismic method introduced in Iran and successfully recovered oil-bearing limestone structure?

<p>1928</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the extensive use of reflection seismic observed?

<p>1930s</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the first offshore seismic survey introduced in Malaysia?

<p>late 1960s</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the first 3D seismic survey shot over the Friendswood field near Houston, USA?

<p>1967</p> Signup and view all the answers

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