Practice Seismic Tomography - 25.4.2 | 25. Hypocentre – Primary | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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25.4.2 - Seismic Tomography

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is seismic tomography?

💡 Hint: Think about what we can use seismic waves to visualize.

Question 2

Easy

Why is the location of the hypocentre important?

💡 Hint: Consider how knowing where something starts can help in many fields.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main purpose of seismic tomography?

  • To create surface maps
  • To generate 3D images of Earth's interior
  • To track earthquakes

💡 Hint: Think about what insights are gained from internal images.

Question 2

True or False: Seismic waves travel faster through denser materials.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how density affects wave propagation.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Using a simple 2D modeling software, simulate how variations in rock density would affect wave travel times for seismic tomography.

💡 Hint: Focus on how different materials interact with wave propagation.

Question 2

Consider a region with known seismic activity. Propose a study using seismic tomography to improve building codes in that area, outlining the steps you'd take.

💡 Hint: Think about the entire process from data collection to analysis and application.

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