Epicentro

The video explains the concept of an earthquake's epicenter, which is the point on the Earth's surface directly above where the earthquake originates. It discusses the initial focus of the earthquake and highlights that this is where the energy is first released. The video also covers the point where the greatest damage typically occurs during an earthquake.

What is the term for the point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake starts?

• Fault Line

• Hypocenter

• Epicenter

• Seismic Zone

Where is the initial energy of an earthquake released?

• Fault Line

• Epicenter

• Seismic Wave

• Initial Focus

What is the relationship between the epicenter and the initial focus?

• The epicenter is below the initial focus.

• The epicenter is unrelated to the initial focus.

• The epicenter and initial focus are the same.

• The epicenter is above the initial focus.

Which point is usually associated with the greatest damage during an earthquake?

• Point of Failure

• Epicenter

• Seismic Zone

• Initial Focus

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining the damage caused by an earthquake?

• Depth of the initial focus

• Distance from the epicenter

• Color of the soil

• Magnitude of the earthquake