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    The Point Within Earth Where an Earthquake Takes Place Is
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The Point Within Earth Where an Earthquake Takes Place Is

Question 12

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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