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Geological Engineering · Q1

Geophysical Methods in Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 1

Q1

Which geophysical method uses electrical resistivity to study subsurface layers?

A.
Seismic reflection
B.
Electrical resistivity method
Answer
C.
Gravity method
D.
Magnetic method

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Electrical resistivity method involves passing current into the ground and measuring voltage difference.This helps identify variations in subsurface resistivity, useful in detecting water tables, clay layers, and voids.