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Geological Engineering · Q47

Geophysical Methods in Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 47

Q47

The travel time of seismic waves is primarily used to determine:

A.
Rock porosity
B.
Subsurface lithology
Answer
C.
Electrical conductivity
D.
Magnetic anomalies

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Seismic travel time helps in mapping subsurface lithology by identifying boundaries based on changes in wave velocity.