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The point on Earth's surface that is directly above where an earthquake begins is the _____. A. fault B. focus C. fissure D. epicenter helpppp m

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The correct answer is D, epicenter.


A fault is a fracture in the earth's crust, in which the crust on either side is parallel to the other.

A focus is under the epicenter, inside the earth itself This is where the earthquake begins.

A fissure is a crack in the Earth's surface.

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Answer-Epicenter. Its the spot on earth right above where an earthquake could start.

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