The Location on Earth's Surface Directly Above an Earthquake's Focus

question 151

Multiple Choice

The location on Earth's surface directly above an earthquake's focus is called

• A) the shadow zone.
• B) the epicenter.
• C) ground zero.
• D) the subduction zone.

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