Seismic Exploration Quiz
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Which seismic exploration method is the most widely used?

  • Both are equally used
  • Seismic refraction
  • Neither is widely used
  • Seismic reflection (correct)

What can raw seismic data be processed into?

  • An image of the subsurface (correct)
  • A recording of the shot point
  • A map of the surface area
  • A graph of the seismic waves

What does the seismic reflection method assume about the media?

  • It is faulted
  • It is isotropic
  • It is layered (correct)
  • It is homogeneous

How can the position of reflectors be determined?

<p>By measuring travel time at the shot point (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal moveout (NMO)?

<p>The time difference between the arrival at the shot point and the arrival at a specific distance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can the RMS velocity be used to estimate?

<p>The depth of the subsurface (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What formula can be used to convert measured RMS velocities to real interval velocities?

<p>Dix's formula (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required to estimate the dip angle of dipping layers?

<p>Dip moveout (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the dip angle be estimated?

<p>By measuring the travel time difference between two geophones at both sides with the same distance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which seismic exploration method assumes that the media is homogeneous?

<p>Seismic refraction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The text discusses seismic exploration methods, focusing on the seismic reflection method. It covers topics such as single and multiple horizontal reflectors, seismic velocities, and dipping layers. Key points include:

  1. Seismic exploration methods include seismic reflection and seismic refraction.
  2. Seismic reflection is the most widely used method.
  3. Raw data can be processed by computers to create an image of the subsurface.
  4. The seismic reflection method assumes that the media is layered.
  5. The position of reflectors can be determined by measuring travel time at the shot point.
  6. The normal moveout (NMO) is the time difference between the arrival at the shot point and the arrival at a specific distance.
  7. The RMS velocity can be used to estimate the interval velocity down to a certain depth.
  8. Dix's formula can be used to convert measured RMS velocities to real interval velocities.
  9. Dipping layers require the use of dip moveout to estimate the dip angle.
  10. The dip angle can be estimated by measuring the travel time difference between two geophones at both sides with the same distance.

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Test your knowledge of seismic exploration methods with this informative quiz! From seismic reflection to seismic velocities and dipping layers, this quiz covers all the key points you need to know. Sharpen your skills in measuring travel time at the shot point, estimating dip angles, and using computer processing to create an image of the subsurface. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your understanding of seismic exploration!

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