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Earthquakes

Question 10 • DRHS GA-GSE Earth Systems

Which statement describes a seismograph?

Answer
A
It has a flat graphing surface.
B
It is used to locate an earthquake’s focus.
C
It uses a needle on graph paper to measure seismic wave activity.
D
It measures data used to find the difference between the arrival times of surface waves.

Explanation

A seismograph records ground motion caused by seismic waves. In a traditional instrument, a suspended needle traces the motion on a rotating sheet of graph paper, producing a seismogram. Therefore, the statement that it uses a needle on graph paper to measure seismic wave activity is correct.

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