24.4 - Seismological Tools and Technologies
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Practice Questions
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What does a seismograph do?
💡 Hint: Think about how earthquakes are measured.
What is the primary function of accelerographs?
💡 Hint: Consider the type of data needed in strong shaking.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What device records the ground motion caused by seismic waves?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of each device we discussed.
True or False: Accelerographs measure the velocity of seismic waves.
💡 Hint: Recall the functions of each instrument.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain how seismic data collected from strong motion networks could be utilized in urban planning for a new city.
💡 Hint: Consider the direct applications of data in construction and safety strategies.
Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of data obtained from different seismological tools during a significant earthquake event.
💡 Hint: Think about how multiple instruments might complement each other's data.
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