Environmental

Noise pollution from a nearby NH quarry affecting a residential neighborhood is an example of:

APhysical deterioration
BExternal (economic) obsolescence reducing the value of nearby properties✓ Correct
CFunctional obsolescence
DPhysical incurable depreciation

Explanation

External obsolescence from a nearby quarry (noise, dust, vibration) is caused by forces outside the property. It reduces value of affected residences and is generally incurable by the property owner.

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