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    Question

    The instrument for measuring intensity of earthquakes is

    called –
    A Ediograph Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Pantagraph Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ergograph Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Seismograph Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Seismometers are instrument that measures motion of the ground, including those of seismic waves generated by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other seismic sources. Records of seismic waves allow seismologists to map the interior of the earth and locate and measure the size of these different sources. Seismograph is another Greek term meaning to draw siesmo waves.

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