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Geological Engineering · Q85

Geophysical Methods in Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 85

Q85

What is the role of the base station in a magnetic survey?

A.
Collect seismic data
B.
Provide electric current
C.
Record daily magnetic variations
Answer
D.
Calibrate seismic velocity

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
In magnetic surveys, a base station records diurnal changes in the Earth's magnetic field for correction of mobile station data.