The Point Within Earth Where an Earthquake Takes Place Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

The point within Earth where an earthquake takes place is termed the ________.

• A)hypocenter (focus)
• B)epicenter
• C)eye of the fault
• D)vertex

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Definitions:

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