Environmental
A 'brownfield' in NC real estate refers to:
AUndeveloped agricultural land
BPreviously developed property potentially contaminated by hazardous substances that may be redeveloped✓ Correct
CProtected coastal wetland
DA property in a flood zone
Explanation
Brownfields are previously developed sites (often former industrial or commercial) that may have contamination from hazardous substances, which can be redeveloped with appropriate cleanup.
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