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Earthquakes

Question 4 • DRHS GA-GSE Earth Systems

Which statement describes how geologists use data from seismographs to learn about earthquakes?

Answer
A
They often compare information from all over the world.
B
They map the location of an earthquake’s focus.
C
They use one reading to determine the location of an epicenter.
D
They measure the difference between the arrival times of surface waves.

Explanation

Geologists compare seismograph records from multiple stations, often spread across the world, to learn where an earthquake occurred and how it behaved. A single reading is not enough to locate an epicenter; the arrival-time differences of P and S waves at several stations are used. Surface-wave arrival times are not the key measurement described here.

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