24.4.1 - Seismographs and Accelerographs
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Practice Questions
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What is a seismograph?
💡 Hint: Think about how it helps in monitoring earthquakes.
What does an accelerograph measure?
💡 Hint: Focus on what aspect of ground motion it is sensitive to.
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What is the primary role of a seismograph?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during an earthquake.
True or False: Accelerographs provide data that helps in assessing structural safety during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Recall the functions of accelerographs.
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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.
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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