Environmental
Radon is a concern in Kansas real estate because:
AIt is a visible mold that grows in crawl spaces
BIt is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate in buildings and cause lung cancer✓ Correct
CIt contaminated water only in industrial areas
DKansas has no significant radon risk
Explanation
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate to dangerous levels in buildings. Kansas has areas with elevated radon levels, making radon testing important in real estate transactions.
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