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What is the main function of the United States Geological Survey (USGS)?
What is the main function of the United States Geological Survey (USGS)?
- Providing weather forecasting services
- Operating national parks and wildlife reserves
- Conducting scientific research on natural hazards and resources (correct)
- Regulating environmental policies for land management
Which technology is commonly used by the USGS to monitor earthquakes?
Which technology is commonly used by the USGS to monitor earthquakes?
- Satellite imagery
- Seismometers (correct)
- Global Positioning System (GPS)
- Weather radar
What is the purpose of the National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) operated by the USGS?
What is the purpose of the National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) operated by the USGS?
- Developing earthquake-resistant building materials
- Monitoring and reporting earthquake activity worldwide (correct)
- Conducting research on volcanic eruptions
- Studying the impact of climate change on seismic events
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