Environmental
Asbestos-containing materials in older homes pose the greatest risk when they are:
ALeft undisturbed and in good condition
BFriable (crumbling) and releasing fibers into the air✓ Correct
CLocated in exterior walls
DEncapsulated with special paint
Explanation
Asbestos is most dangerous when it is friable — meaning it can be crumbled or is in a deteriorating state that releases fibers into the air. When intact and in good condition, asbestos-containing materials are generally not an immediate health hazard.
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