25.9 - Instrumentation and Measurement Tools
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of seismographs?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during an earthquake.
What does a strong motion accelerograph measure?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens close to the epicentre.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary role of seismographs?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when an earthquake occurs.
True or False: Strong motion accelerographs are used to detect low-level ground vibrations.
💡 Hint: Consider what kind of movements they are designed to capture.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a hypothetical earthquake monitoring system incorporating all four discussed tools. Explain how each would contribute to understanding seismic activity.
💡 Hint: Think about how each tool complements the others.
Given a scenario where an earthquake occurs, create a step-by-step analysis of how data from seismographs, GPS, and strong motion accelerographs would be utilized for emergency response.
💡 Hint: Consider the order in which data is needed for effective response.
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