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Geological Engineering · Q38

Geophysical Methods in Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 38

Q38

Which geophysical method is most suitable for detecting metallic ore bodies?

A.
Seismic refraction
B.
Resistivity
C.
Magnetic survey
Answer
D.
GPR

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Magnetic surveys are highly effective in detecting metallic ores with magnetic properties like magnetite or pyrrhotite.