Environmental
Which type of insulation, commonly found in homes built before 1978 in NC cities like Greensboro and Winston-Salem, may contain asbestos?
AFiberglass batt insulation
BSpray foam insulation
CVermiculite insulation and pipe wrap insulation✓ Correct
DCellulose insulation from recycled paper
Explanation
Vermiculite insulation (often from Libby, Montana mines contaminated with asbestos) and pipe/duct wrap insulation in older homes may contain asbestos. Fiberglass batts and cellulose do not contain asbestos.
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