The_______ is the site of initial rupturing associated with an earthquake.
A) fault
B) epicenter
C) focus
D) seismic zone

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The focus is the site of initial rupturing associated with an earthquake. The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus. A fault is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock. A seismic zone is an area of the Earth's crust that is prone to earthquakes.

The_______ Is the Site of Initial Rupturing Associated with an Earthquake