Question

Match the measuring instrument with the appropriate statement.


1. Tiltmeter

2. Richter Scale

3. Mercalli Intensity Scale

4. Seismograph

5. Correlation Spectrometer (C.O.S.P.E.C.)

6. Moment Magnitude Scale


A. "The _____ suggests that the ground has risen abount 2 inches."

B. "Look! That volcano is emitting smoke! Grab your _____ and measure the sulfur dioxide content."

C. "If you want to measure the earthquake based on the level of damage incurred, use the _____."

D. "I would use a _____ to measure the magnitude of earthquakes that occur over large areas."

E. "People in the cafeteria felt the quake, but those in the conference room didn't. The earthquake magnitude must've been around 3 on the _____."

F. "The _____ records P waves first, then S waves."

Answer 1

Answer:

1A, 2E, 3C, 4F, 5B, 6D

Explanation:

  Tilt meter is a an equipment used to measure very small changes from vertical level. So it is a correct match for blank space in statement A.

  Richter Scale is a scale of measurement of earthquake strength, So it is a correct match for blank space in statement E.

 Mercalli Intensity Scale measures effect of an earthquake, like damage caused.So it is a correct match for blank space in statement C.

  Seismograph is earthquake wave measuring instrument. So it is a correct match for blank space in statement F.

  Correlation Spectrometer (C.O.S.P.E.C.) is used to measure sulfur dioxide content in smoke. So it is a correct match for blank space in statement B.

  Moment Magnitude Scale is an earthquake measuring scale for great earthquakes. So it is a correct match for blank space in statement D.