Environmental
Asbestos in a home is most dangerous when it is:
AIntact and undisturbed
BFriable (crumbling or damaged), releasing fibers into the air✓ Correct
CSealed under paint
DLocated in exterior siding only
Explanation
Asbestos poses health risks (mesothelioma, lung cancer) primarily when it is friable — crumbling or deteriorating — and releases airborne fibers that can be inhaled. Intact, undisturbed asbestos is generally considered lower risk.
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