The point directly above the focus on the Earth's surface is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The point directly above the focus on the Earth's surface is called:

A. Fault

B. Rift Valley

C. Plate Boundary

D. Epicenter

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake focus.

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