When an Earthquake Occurs, the Location on Earth's Surface Above

question 26

Multiple Choice

When an earthquake occurs, the location on Earth's surface above the point of initial energy release is called the earthquake's

• A) fault line.
• B) focus.
• C) epicenter.
• D) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Y

Often used to denote the dependent variable or the output value in a function, commonly represented on the vertical axis in a Cartesian coordinate system.

Positive Exponents

Powers of a number that signify how many times the number is multiplied by itself.

Expression

A combination of symbols that represents a quantity or a relationship between quantities, without an equality sign unlike an equation.

Rules Of Exponents

Mathematical guidelines for performing operations involving powers, including multiplication, division, and raising powers to powers.