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Geological Engineering · Q3

Geophysical Methods in Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 3

Q3

The magnetic method in geophysics is used to detect:

A.
Density contrasts
B.
Magnetic anomalies
Answer
C.
Water table depth
D.
Pore pressure

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The magnetic method measures variations in the Earth�s magnetic field.It is effective in identifying buried ferrous objects, faults, and igneous bodies.