EnvironmentalIntermediateDelaware Exam
Asbestos is most commonly found in Delaware buildings built before which year?
A1970
B1978
C1980Correct
D1990
Why 1980 Is Correct
Answer C: 1980
Asbestos was widely used in building materials (insulation, floor tiles, ceiling tiles) before approximately 1980, when its health risks were more broadly recognized. Buildings constructed before 1980 may contain asbestos.
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