Environmental
Which of the following soil contamination issues is most commonly associated with dry cleaning businesses?
ALead contamination
BChlorinated solvents (PCE/TCE) contamination✓ Correct
CAsbestos contamination
DRadon gas
Explanation
Dry cleaners commonly use perchloroethylene (PCE or PERC) and trichloroethylene (TCE) — chlorinated solvents that are common environmental contaminants at dry-cleaning sites.
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Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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