In layman's terms, what is the difference between Petroleum Geology and Geophysics?

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In layman's terms, what is the difference between Petroleum Geology and Geophysics?

2007-11-14 02:45:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Petroleum geology focuses on the development, migration, storage, and retrieval of petroleum.

Geophysics is the study of the Earth and its processes by quantitative physical methods.

2007-11-14 03:31:53 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋

Geophysics is employing exams like sound penetration to discover underground structures. Geology is in touch in recommendations like how the petroleum have been given there interior the 1st place, and what are the on going strategies.

2016-10-02 08:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by pollett 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋