Environmental

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that poses a health risk in Rhode Island homes primarily because it:

AContaminates drinking water supplies

BCauses skin irritation upon contact

CAccumulates in enclosed spaces and can cause lung cancer when inhaled✓ Correct

DCorrodes metal plumbing fixtures

Explanation

Radon gas seeps from the ground into enclosed spaces (particularly basements) and, when inhaled over time, significantly increases the risk of lung cancer. It is the leading environmental cause of lung cancer after smoking.

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