Environmental
What is 'radon' and why is it relevant to Kansas real estate transactions?
AA type of mold that grows in basements
BA naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate in buildings and cause lung cancer✓ Correct
CAn industrial chemical used in manufacturing
DA soil type common in western Kansas
Explanation
Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas produced by the natural decay of uranium in soil. Kansas has areas with elevated radon levels, and EPA recommends testing homes, especially those with basements.
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