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Geological Engineering · Q97

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 97

Q97

Which instrument helps determine lateral extent of subsurface layers without excavation?

A.
Seismograph
Answer
B.
Borehole drill
C.
Cone penetrometer
D.
Auger

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
A seismograph records seismic wave velocities in geophysical surveys to interpret the lateral spread of subsurface layers.