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    The Position on Earth's Surface Directly Above the Earthquake Source
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The Position on Earth's Surface Directly Above the Earthquake Source

Question 16

Question 16

Multiple Choice

The position on Earth's surface directly above the earthquake source is called the________ .


A) inertial point
B) focus
C) epicenter
D) seismic zone

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