Environmental
A Brownfield is best described as:
AAgricultural land converted to commercial use
BAn abandoned or underutilized property with real or perceived environmental contamination✓ Correct
CA wetland adjacent to an industrial area
DA floodplain designated for agricultural use
Explanation
Brownfields are former industrial or commercial sites that are abandoned, idle, or underutilized because of real or perceived environmental contamination. Federal and state programs (including Alabama's) provide incentives for Brownfield cleanup and redevelopment.
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