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Which of the following is TRUE of an earthquake's epicenter and focus? w) they are the same x) the focus is above the epicenter y) the epicenter is at the earth's surface z) the focus is at the earth's inner core
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ANSWER: Y -- THE EPICENTER IS AT THE EARTH'S SURFACE
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