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Geological Engineering · Q33

Site Investigation and Geotechnical Exploration

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 33

Q33

What is the main advantage of geophysical methods in site investigations?

A.
Provide direct soil samples
B.
Involve simple manual labor
C.
Cover large areas quickly and non-invasively
Answer
D.
Only work for shallow depths

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Geophysical methods like seismic or resistivity surveys allow non-invasive, wide-area coverage for subsurface profiling, especially in preliminary investigations.