Environmental
Which environmental hazard is associated with naturally occurring fibrous silicate minerals once widely used in insulation and fireproofing in buildings constructed before the 1980s?
ARadon
BAsbestos✓ Correct
CLead
DMold
Explanation
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring fibrous silicate minerals that was widely used in construction materials (insulation, floor tiles, roofing) before the late 1970s. When disturbed, it releases carcinogenic fibers that can cause mesothelioma and lung cancer.
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