Final Answer:
The epicenter is located at the point where the three circles (drawn from Stations A, B, and C with radii of 1500 km, 3500 km, and 5000 km respectively) intersect on the map.
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Explanation:
- You’re given 3 stations (A, B, and C) and how far the earthquake’s epicenter is from each one.
- You need to draw a circle around each station using the distance given.
- The scale says “½ inch = 1000 km”, so for Station A (1500 km), you draw a circle with radius ¾ inch (because 1500 ÷ 1000 = 1.5, and half of that is 0.75 inches).
- For Station B (3500 km), draw a circle with radius 1.75 inches.
- For Station C (5000 km), draw a circle with radius 2.5 inches.
- Where all three circles overlap — that’s the epicenter! It might not be perfect, but the spot where they come closest together is your answer.
- Use a compass to draw the circles neatly, and label the intersection point as “Epicenter”.
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