1. Magnetic Surveys
Explanation
Lab exercise
Resources
Vocabulary
Assessment
Appendix
2. Gravity and Density
Explanation
Lab exercise
Resources
Vocabulary
Assessment
Appendix
3. Measuring Resistivity
Explanation
Lab exercise
Resources
Vocabulary
Assessment
Appendix
Unit Three Standards

Unit Three - Geophysical Methods
2. Gravity and Density
Assessment

Download a PDF version

Describe the difference between density and specific gravity.


Gi
ve reasons why earth's gravitational field is not uniform around the world.


Describe the instrument used to measure earth's gravity.


Explain 2 different manners in which gravimeters are used.

 

 

Explain why it would be useful to find gravitational anomalies.

 

 

Describe some of the corrections that must be made to interpret gravitational data.

 

Field Methods | Geochemical Methods | Geophyscial Methods | Drilling Methods | Petroleum Exploration

DMTC Home | ISM Home