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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?
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Which method of geophysical survey is used to get information on rock bodies that have electrical conductivity?
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Which method of geophysical survey is used to measure the gravitational field and associate variations with differences in rock densities?
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Which type of geophysics focuses on studying the Earth by using methods of physics to deduce its physical properties?
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What is the primary goal of applied/exploration geophysics?
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Which field of study in applied geophysics focuses on the study of soil mechanics and providing development plans?
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What does environmental geophysics primarily study?
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Which method is the main method used in petroleum exploration in applied geophysics?
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What is the primary focus of exploration geophysics in applied geophysics?
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Which method is used to measure the variations in the strength of the gravitational field?
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What was the first technique used in the Gulf Coast, USA to search for 'oil-bearing structure'?
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Which method was successfully used to identify salt dome structures in 1924?
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When was the reflection seismic method established?
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When was the refraction seismic method introduced in Iran and successfully recovered oil-bearing limestone structure?
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When was the extensive use of reflection seismic observed?
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When was the first offshore seismic survey introduced in Malaysia?
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When was the first 3D seismic survey shot over the Friendswood field near Houston, USA?
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