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Geological Engineering · Q73

Geophysical Methods in Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 73

Q73

In geophysics, what is an anomaly?

A.
A rock defect
B.
An unexpected subsurface feature
Answer
C.
A mineral deposit
D.
A type of seismic wave

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
A geophysical anomaly is a deviation from the expected background value and may indicate subsurface changes like faults, ore bodies, or cavities.