The point of initial rock movement along a fault during an earthquake is called the
A)epicenter.
B)focus.
C)strike.
D)fault zone.

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The point of initial rock movement along a fault during an earthquake is called the focus. The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus. Strike refers to the direction of a fault line, and fault zone is the area where there is a concentration of faults.

The Point of Initial Rock Movement Along a Fault During