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Geologic Maps — Cumulative exam

Question 35 • FHS 2016 TX-Earth and Space Science

Which instrument monitors vertical movement of a fault?

Answer
A
seismograph
B
tiltmeter
C
creep meters
D
laser range devices

Explanation

A tiltmeter detects changes in the ground’s tilt, which can indicate vertical movement near a fault. A seismograph records earthquake vibrations, while creep meters track gradual movement across a fault.

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