alleryThe point on the ground directly above an earthquake's focus is the what?
AHypocenter
BFocus
CSeismograph
DEpicenter
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Epicenter
1. The focus or hypocenter lies underground.
2. The ground point right above it is the epicenter.
3. A seismograph is an instrument, not a place.
_Source: Wikipedia, Earthquake, Terminology_
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