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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 104

Q104

What geophysical method was key in assessing faults for the California High-Speed Rail project?

A.
Electrical resistivity
B.
Seismic refraction
Answer
C.
Magnetotellurics
D.
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Seismic refraction was used to assess depth and orientation of fault zones and rock quality along the alignment.