9 Questions
What does a seismograph measure?
The energy released at the source of the earthquake
Which factor does a seismograph NOT measure?
The direction of the earthquake's movement
What information does a seismograph provide about an earthquake?
The energy released at the source of the earthquake
How does a seismograph measure the energy released at the source of an earthquake?
By recording the seismic waves generated by the earthquake
What type of waves does a seismograph record to measure the energy released at the source of an earthquake?
P-waves and S-waves
Which factor does a seismograph NOT measure to determine the energy released at the source of an earthquake?
Cloud formations
What type of force within the earth's layers pushes the rocks towards each other?
Compressional force
Which type of stress results from the type of force that pushes the rocks towards each other within the earth's layers?
Compressional stress
What geological feature is likely to form due to the compressional force pushing the rocks towards each other within the earth's layers?
Folded mountain range
Test your knowledge of seismographs by answering questions about what they measure, what factors they do not measure, and the information they provide about earthquakes.
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