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Earthquakes — Unit test

Question 6 • DRHS GA-GSE Earth Systems

Which statement describes the location of an earthquake’s epicenter?

Answer
A
It is located using a single set of data.
B
It is determined by the Mercalli Scale.
C
It is determined by the arrival time of surface waves.
D
It is located at the point directly above the focus

Explanation

The focus is the point underground where an earthquake begins. The epicenter is the point on Earth’s surface directly above the focus, so the correct statement is “It is located at the point directly above the focus.”

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