28.7.1 - Seismometers and Accelerographs
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Practice Questions
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What does a seismometer measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during shaking.
What do accelerographs record?
💡 Hint: Consider how the ground speed changes during an earthquake.
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What does a seismometer measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the ground shakes.
True or False: Accelerographs are used to measure ground displacement.
💡 Hint: Consider the different roles of these instruments.
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Design a hypothetical study using seismometer and accelerograph data to assess earthquake risks in a newly developed urban area.
💡 Hint: Think about the type of locations where installations might be beneficial.
Discuss how inaccurate readings from accelerographs can impact building codes and retrofitting strategies.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of following incorrect data for safety.
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