Sedimentary Basin Models
Assessment Sedimentary Basin Models
1. Through real-time simulations, __________ allow users to visualize and more completely understand interactions among processes and their responses.
A .structural models
B .quantitative dynamic stratigraphy
C .conceptual models
D .A, B and C
2. In _________, we progressively adjust the initial and boundary conditions until the simulated results match the available observations.
A .forward models
B .inverse models
C .exponential models
3. What an appropriate proxy for the time/temperature index?
A .Seismic profile
B .Heat flow
C .Vitrinite reflectance
D .Water depth
4. ___________ models predict maturation using organic material reactions.
A .Backstripping
B .Geohistory
C .Kinematic
5. The temporal and spatial scales of sedimentation models are generally too small for most exploration problems.
A .True
B .False
6. Most stratigraphic models do NOT assume that sedimentation and geodynamic equilibrium conditions are reached between the time intervals of the model.
A .True
B .False
7. What is Quantitative Dynamic Stratigraphy (QDS)?
8. Differentiate between forward and inverse models.
9. Define the three general categories of basin models and give examples of specific model types for each category.
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