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Seismographs

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

An instrument that records vibrations in the ground and determines the location and strength of an earthquake.

a)

seismograph

b)

seismogram

c)

seismic wave

d)

vibrato

2.

What type of wave are the PINK waves? (orange circle is the core)

a)

P-waves

b)

S-waves

c)

Love waves

d)

Raleigh waves

3.

What type of wave are the BLUE waves? (orange circle is the core)

a)

P-waves

b)

S-waves

c)

Love waves

d)

Raleigh waves

4.

Waves with ________ produce greater shaking as they pass through the ground.

a)

smaller amplitudes

b)

greater amplitudes

5.

The point on Earth's surface directly above the focus.

a)

focus

b)

seismic waves

c)

epicenter

d)

amplitude

6.

What question can scientists learn from a seismograph reading?

a)

How deep is the earthquake?

b)

How strong is the earthquake on the Richter Scale?

c)

How far away will the earthquake travel?

d)

How much damage will the earthquake cause?

7.

The seismograph is most useful for studying earthquakes because...

a)

it can predict the weather.

b)

it can prevent an earthquake.

c)

it can measure the strength of vibrations.

d)

it can change the intensity of an earthquake.

8.

Scientists place several seismographs along a mountain chain. Which question will the scientists MOST LIKELY answer with information they collect from the seismographs?

a)

Where do faults occur?

b)

How tall are the mountains?

c)

How can earthquakes be prevented?

d)

Which parts of the mountains are formed by volcanic eruptions?

9.

A teacher is planning a school-sponsored trip to California. The teacher knows that there are many fault lines in California. What question might she ask to ensure it will be safe to go on the trip?

a)

What do the most recent seismograph reports say about the vacation destination in California?

b)

What systems are developing in the Pacific Ocean according to satellite imagery?

c)

How do GIS maps help us understand the land in California better?

d)

What infrared images are available to help us see when earthquakes have happened in previous years?

10.

The magnitude of an earthquake is measured by an instrument called

a)

a digital scale

b)

a seismogram

c)

a seismograph

d)

kilogram

11.

Seismographs are used to measure what aspect of earthquakes?

a)

A) The color of the earthquake

b)

B) The temperature of the earthquake

c)

C) The magnitude of the earthquake

d)

D) The duration of the earthquake

12.

Which component of a seismograph is responsible for recording the seismic waves?

a)

A) The pendulum

b)

B) The needle

c)

C) The base

d)

D) The paper roll

13.

How do seismographs help in understanding the Earth's interior?

a)

A) By measuring the temperature of the Earth's core

b)

B) By analyzing the speed and path of seismic waves

c)

C) By detecting the color changes in rocks

d)

D) By recording the sound of earthquakes

14.

What is the primary reason for placing multiple seismographs in different locations?

a)

A) To increase the cost of earthquake monitoring

b)

B) To triangulate the epicenter of an earthquake

c)

C) To measure the height of mountains

d)

D) To predict the weather

15.

In a seismograph, what does the amplitude of the recorded waves indicate?

a)

A) The depth of the earthquake

b)

B) The distance to the epicenter

c)

C) The strength of the earthquake

d)

D) The duration of the earthquake