Environmental
Vapor intrusion refers to the movement of:
ARadon from soil into building foundations
BVolatile chemicals from contaminated soil or groundwater into indoor air through building foundations✓ Correct
CMold spores from damp basements into living areas
DCarbon monoxide from attached garages into living spaces
Explanation
Vapor intrusion occurs when volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from contaminated soil or groundwater migrate upward through the soil and infiltrate indoor air through building foundations. It is an emerging concern at many contaminated sites and brownfields.
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