Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Epicenter of an Earthquake

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the epicenter of an earthquake?

• A) It's the point on the surface closest to where the strain energy was released.
• B) It represents the point where strain energy was initially released.
• C) It's the point where seismic waves have the least amount of energy.
• D) It's the weakest point in a rock body, hence undergoes the greatest amount of damage.
• E) It's the point where seismic waves have the slowest velocity.

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