Unit Award Scheme

121099 GOOD VIBRATIONS: MAKING A SEISOMETER

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

shown knowledge of

1the four types of seismic wavesSummary sheet
2how seismic waves are linked to earthquakesSummary sheet
3the key differences between P waves and S waves and their role in an earthquakeSummary sheet
4what a seismometer is, how one is used and what it is used forSummary sheet

demonstrated the ability to

5make a seismometer and test it by making at least ten vibrations. Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 29 May 2024Level - Entry Level