Practice Seismographs and Accelerographs - 24.4.1 | 24. Epicentre | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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24.4.1 - Seismographs and Accelerographs

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a seismograph?

💡 Hint: Think about how it helps in monitoring earthquakes.

Question 2 Easy

What does an accelerograph measure?

💡 Hint: Focus on what aspect of ground motion it is sensitive to.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of a seismograph?

To measure ground temperature
To record ground motion during seismic activity
To determine soil types

💡 Hint: Think about what happens during an earthquake.

Question 2

True or False: Accelerographs provide data that helps in assessing structural safety during an earthquake.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the functions of accelerographs.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze the impact of real-time data from an accelerograph on emergency services during a major earthquake event. How would this data influence immediate actions?

💡 Hint: Think about how data influences decisions during crises.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose how seismographs could be improved to better assist in understanding complex seismic movements in urban environments. What technologies or methods could enhance their effectiveness?

💡 Hint: Consider recent advances in technology.

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