Introducing geophysics Flashcards

1
Q

Which three aspects does geophysics have?

A
  1. Pure geophysics
  2. Geological geophysics
  3. Earth as a giant laboratory to test physics
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the three basic steps of geophysical work?

A
  1. Observations and data
  2. Geophysical models and images
  3. Geological interpretations
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Geophysics is the only branch of earth sciences that can do what…?

A

Look into the earth and remotely detech buried bodies and structures by physical measurements on the surface (or on samples)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What does qualitative interpretation mean?

A

Making conclusions without using the quantitative measurements that are usually done

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What does non-uniqueness mean in geophysics?

A

That models and interpretations are non-unique, ther are several models that can be done from the same data.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly