Environmental
Asbestos in a home built before 1980 is most dangerous when:
AIt is intact and undisturbed in insulation or flooring
BIt is friable (crumbling) and releases fibers into the air✓ Correct
CIt is encapsulated with a sealant
DIt is located in basement walls
Explanation
Asbestos is most hazardous when it becomes friable (easily crumbled), releasing fibers that can be inhaled and cause serious respiratory diseases including mesothelioma and asbestosis.
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