A. Comma
B. Origin
C. Epicenter
D. Focus
Check Answer
The correct answer is D) Focus.
The point within the Earth where earthquakes originate is called the focus. This is the point where the seismic energy is released due to the rupture of rocks along a fault zone. The focus is located beneath the Earth’s surface and can be at various depths depending on the type of earthquake. The point directly above the focus on the Earth’s surface is known as the epicenter. The epicenter is the location on the surface where the seismic waves are first felt and where the earthquake is usually measured and reported.
The point within the Earth where earthquakes originate is called the focus. This is the point where the seismic energy is released due to the rupture of rocks along a fault zone. The focus is located beneath the Earth’s surface and can be at various depths depending on the type of earthquake. The point directly above the focus on the Earth’s surface is known as the epicenter. The epicenter is the location on the surface where the seismic waves are first felt and where the earthquake is usually measured and reported.
