During an earthquake, energy waves radiate outward in all directions through the interior from the ________ whereas energy waves radiate outward in all directions along the surface from the ________.

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The focus is the point within the Earth where an earthquake starts, and the energy waves radiate outward in all directions from this point. The epicenter, on the other hand, is the point on the surface of the Earth that is directly above the focus, and energy waves radiate outward in all directions along the surface from this point. Therefore, option D is the correct choice.

During an Earthquake, Energy Waves Radiate Outward in All Directions