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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - A seismograph is an instrument. - It records the shaking of the ground during an earthquake. - The first modern seismograph was built in 1880. - Modern seismographs are electronic. The student wants to tell readers what a seismograph is used for.

Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. A seismograph is an instrument that records the shaking of the ground during an earthquake.Correct
  2. B. The first modern seismograph was built in 1880.
  3. C. Modern seismographs are electronic.
  4. D. A seismograph is an instrument.

Answer: A. A seismograph is an instrument that records the shaking of the ground during an earthquake.

Its use.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The first modern seismograph was built in 1880.
History.
C. Modern seismographs are electronic.
Technology.
D. A seismograph is an instrument.
No use given.

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