GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INVENTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An instrument used to detect earthquakes is called a ____
A
seismograph
B
moxibustion
C
chain pumpchain pump
D
compass
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Seismographs are instruments used to record the motion of the ground during an earthquake. They are installed in the ground throughout the world and operated as part of a seismographic network.

Detailed explanation-2: -Seismograph is the instrument that records the tremors of an earthquake. This instrument also helps seismologists to map the interior of the Earth.

Detailed explanation-3: -A seismograph is an instrument that measures and registers seismic waves that travel through the Earth as the outcome of an earthquake.

Detailed explanation-4: -A device called a seismograph can be used to measure the magnitude of any earthquake.

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