Environmental
Asbestos is considered most hazardous when it is in a:
ASolid, intact, undisturbed condition
BFriable (crumbling) condition that releases fibers into the air✓ Correct
CSealed condition behind drywall
DNon-structural location such as floor tile
Explanation
Asbestos in friable (crumbling) condition releases microscopic fibers into the air, which when inhaled can cause serious lung diseases including mesothelioma.
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