Environmental
Which environmental hazard is most commonly associated with older adobe and territorial-style homes in New Mexico?
AAsbestos insulation
BLead paint
CRadon in adobe blocks
DBoth lead paint and asbestos in older materials✓ Correct
Explanation
Older New Mexico homes—including adobe and territorial architecture—may contain both lead-based paint and asbestos-containing materials (in insulation, floor tiles, roofing). Both must be disclosed and addressed.
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