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Geological Engineering · Q45

Geophysical Methods in Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 45

Q45

The Bouguer correction in gravity surveys accounts for:

A.
Magnetic anomalies
B.
Instrument drift
C.
Elevation and terrain variations
Answer
D.
Electrical noise

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Bouguer correction adjusts gravity data for elevation and terrain effects to isolate true density anomalies.