Environmental
A Mississippi buyer concerned about the presence of radon in a home they are purchasing should:
ATest only if the home has a basement
BTest all homes because radon can be found in any home in any state, including Mississippi✓ Correct
CRely on the seller's representation that radon is not present
DOnly test if the property is near a nuclear plant
Explanation
Radon can be present in any home in any geographic area—it comes from the natural decay of uranium in soils. All buyers should consider radon testing.
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