Environmental
Radon gas enters buildings primarily through:
AMunicipal water supplies
BCracks in foundations and floors from soil✓ Correct
CExterior air vents
DOld plumbing pipes
Explanation
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that enters buildings through cracks in foundations, floors, and walls from the soil below. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.
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