Where Is the Focus of an Earthquake Located

question 45

Multiple Choice

Where is the focus of an earthquake located?

• A) Underground at the location where the earthquake began
• B) At the point on land where the majority of movement, and the majority of damage, occurs
• C) At the point on land where the earthquake is first detected by a seismograph
• D) At the exact middle point of the two faults associated with the earthquake
• E) On the earth's surface directly above the origin of the earthquake

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Definitions:

Categorical Syllogism

A form of deductive reasoning consisting of three propositions: a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion, each of which states something about categories of things.

Hypothetical

Based on or serving as a hypothesis, a supposed but unproven premise or supposition used as the basis for further reasoning.

Disjunctive

A logical term referring to a choice between alternatives, often expressed in the format "A or B".

Syllogism

A form of logical reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises), each sharing a common or middle term not present in the conclusion.