Environmental
Radon gas is a significant environmental concern in Montana real estate because:
AIt is found only in commercial buildings
BMontana has geological formations that produce elevated radon levels, and long-term exposure is linked to lung cancer✓ Correct
CRadon only affects properties near rivers
DRadon is only a concern in newly constructed buildings
Explanation
Montana's granite and uranium-bearing geological formations produce elevated radon levels in many areas. The EPA recommends testing and mitigation when levels exceed 4 pCi/L.
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Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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