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What is the primary factor that affects seismic wave velocities?
What is the primary factor that affects seismic wave velocities?
- Pore fluid
- Lithification
- Cementation
- Porosity (correct)
What happens to seismic wave propagation when forced through a fluid?
What happens to seismic wave propagation when forced through a fluid?
- It stops completely
- It remains unchanged
- It becomes more efficient
- It becomes less efficient (correct)
What is the effect of pore saturation on P-wave and S-wave velocities?
What is the effect of pore saturation on P-wave and S-wave velocities?
- They increase (correct)
- They become zero
- They decrease
- They remain unchanged
What is the process by which unconsolidated sediments become consolidated through compaction and cementation?
What is the process by which unconsolidated sediments become consolidated through compaction and cementation?
Why is P-wave velocity less impacted by porosity when the pore space is saturated?
Why is P-wave velocity less impacted by porosity when the pore space is saturated?
What type of waves are unable to propagate through fluids?
What type of waves are unable to propagate through fluids?
What is the characteristic of particle motion in Love waves?
What is the characteristic of particle motion in Love waves?
What determines the bulk modulus, shear modulus, and density of a rock?
What determines the bulk modulus, shear modulus, and density of a rock?
Which type of rocks have relatively large seismic velocities?
Which type of rocks have relatively large seismic velocities?
What type of motion do particles exhibit in prograde seismic waves?
What type of motion do particles exhibit in prograde seismic waves?
How are P-wave and S-wave velocities measured for a given rock?
How are P-wave and S-wave velocities measured for a given rock?
Why do soils and sedimentary rocks have lower seismic velocities?
Why do soils and sedimentary rocks have lower seismic velocities?
What is the primary factor that affects the speed of seismic wave propagation through different mediums?
What is the primary factor that affects the speed of seismic wave propagation through different mediums?
What is the term used to describe the internal reaction of a body to an external force applied over its cross-sectional area?
What is the term used to describe the internal reaction of a body to an external force applied over its cross-sectional area?
What type of stress is caused by a compressive force?
What type of stress is caused by a compressive force?
What is the term used to describe the change in volume and/or shape of a material when a mechanical force is applied?
What is the term used to describe the change in volume and/or shape of a material when a mechanical force is applied?
What is the term used to describe the energy transfer that occurs when elastic deformations propagate away from the source?
What is the term used to describe the energy transfer that occurs when elastic deformations propagate away from the source?
What is the term used to describe the propagation of elastic energy through the earth in different ways and at different speeds?
What is the term used to describe the propagation of elastic energy through the earth in different ways and at different speeds?
