Introducing geophysics Flashcards
1
Q
Which three aspects does geophysics have?
A
- Pure geophysics
- Geological geophysics
- Earth as a giant laboratory to test physics
2
Q
What are the three basic steps of geophysical work?
A
- Observations and data
- Geophysical models and images
- Geological interpretations
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)
4
Q
What does qualitative interpretation mean?
A
Making conclusions without using the quantitative measurements that are usually done
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.