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The point where an earthquake's energy is released is called the:
AEpicentre
BThe focus
CA crater
DA summit
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The focus
1. Energy release begins at a point within the crust.
2. That point is called the focus of the earthquake.
3. The surface point nearest above it is the epicentre.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Geography, Ch 3 'Interior of the Earth' (kegy203)_
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