Fault zones around known earthquake fault lines must be disclosed to prospective buyers of certain properties in California. Typically, these zones are:

A: 1/4 mile wide;
B: 1/2 mile wide;
C: 3/4 mile wide;
D: 1 mile wide.

Answer: A: 1/4 mile wide;

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