Triangulation

You were provided with data showing the arrival time of the P and S waves recorded from three seismic stations. Which of these can you possibly determine?

• the damage at the focus

• the distance to the earthquake

• the intensity of the earthquake

• the location of the epicenter

What method do seismologists use in locating an epicenter?

• Focus Group Discussion

• Interview

• Observation

• Triangulation

Where is the epicenter for this earthquake located based on triangulation?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How many seismograph stations are used to triangulate the epicenter?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is triangulation in the context of scientific research?

• A method to determine the location of an object using three points

• A technique to measure angles in a triangle

• A process to calculate the area of a triangle

• A way to draw triangles accurately

Which scientific field commonly uses triangulation to locate the epicenter of an earthquake?

• Meteorology

• Seismology

• Astronomy

• Biology

In triangulation, what is the minimum number of reference points needed to determine a location?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How does triangulation help in GPS technology?

• By calculating the speed of the vehicle

• By determining the shortest path

• By locating the position using satellite signals

• By predicting weather patterns

Which of the following is a real-world application of triangulation?

• Mapping the ocean floor

• Predicting volcanic eruptions

• Measuring air quality

• Analyzing DNA sequences

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the role of triangulation in navigation?

• To find the direction of the wind

• To locate the position of a ship or aircraft

• To measure the depth of the sea

• To calculate the speed of a vehicle