Environmental
In Kansas, a property located near a former zinc smelter (as in the Galena area of southeast Kansas) should be investigated for what contamination?
APetroleum hydrocarbons only
BHeavy metals (lead, zinc, cadmium) in soil and the local chat piles that may contain toxic concentrations✓ Correct
COnly radon gas
DPCB contamination from electrical equipment
Explanation
Former zinc smelting operations in southeast Kansas (Galena, Treece areas) left behind extensive lead, zinc, and cadmium contamination in soil and mine tailings ('chat piles'), creating serious health and environmental concerns.
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