What is the term for the point inside the Earth's crust where pressure is released during an earthquake?
What is an Earthquake?

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1.
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Seismic wave
Focus
Epicenter
Fault line
2.
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Which scale is used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake?
Richter scale
Fujita scale
Mercalli scale
Beaufort scale
3.
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What can be a consequence of a severe earthquake?
Hurricanes
Increased rainfall
Tsunamis
Volcanic eruptions
4.
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What is a common occurrence after the initial earthquake?
Aftershocks
Tornadoes
Floods
Droughts
5.
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30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it difficult to predict earthquakes?
They occur only in remote areas
They are caused by human activities
They are a new phenomenon
There is no reliable method to predict them
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