Environmental
In Hawaii, a property near a former sugar plantation may have soil contaminated with:
AA. Industrial solvents from manufacturing
BB. Pesticides and herbicides historically used in agricultural operations✓ Correct
CC. Nuclear waste from military activities
DD. Heavy metals from volcanic activity only
Explanation
Former sugarcane and pineapple plantations in Hawaii used pesticides and herbicides that can persist in soil, requiring disclosure and potentially affecting property values.
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