The word SEISMOLOGY stands for:
Correct answer: D. A scientific study of earthquakes
- A. An instrument for detecting earthquakes
- B. Study of sea creatures
- C. A branch of Astrology
- D. A scientific study of earthquakes
Explanation
The correct answer is that seismology is the scientific study of earthquakes. The term originates from the Greek word 'seismos' meaning 'earthquake' and 'logia' meaning 'study'. Other options are incorrect because: A seismograph is an instrument, not a field of study; marine biology involves sea life, not seismic activity; and astrology is concerned with celestial phenomena, not geological events.
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