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Geological Engineering · Q68

Geophysical Methods in Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 68

Q68

A sharp decrease in resistivity in a resistivity profile often indicates:

A.
Rock outcrop
B.
Dry sand
C.
Saturated clay
Answer
D.
Compact gravel

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Saturated clay conducts electricity better, hence exhibits low resistivity in geoelectrical surveys.