Question 92
HardOriginal questionChoose the one word for: the scientific study of earthquakes.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Seismology studies earthquakes: "seismos" means shaking.
Worth noting
Geology studies rocks and the earth's structure in general, and volcanology volcanoes.
- Concept
- One word for a phrase: "seismology"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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