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Monitoring Earthquakes

Question 6 • FHS 2016 TX-Earth and Space Science

What does a seismograph record?

Answer
A
the Mercalli scale rating for an earthquake
B
the speed of seismic waves
C
the ground movements caused by seismic waves
D
the location of the epicenter

Explanation

A seismograph records ground motion as seismic waves pass through the Earth. It does not directly record the Mercalli rating, wave speed, or epicenter location. Therefore, the correct choice is “the ground movements caused by seismic waves.”

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