Environmental
Radon in Michigan homes is primarily a concern because it:
ACauses water contamination
BIs a radioactive gas that can accumulate in enclosed spaces and cause lung cancer✓ Correct
CDamages the structural integrity of the foundation
DIs produced by burning natural gas
Explanation
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that seeps from the soil and can accumulate to dangerous levels in enclosed spaces, particularly basements. Long-term exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer.
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