Environmental
Radon gas in Texas homes enters primarily through:
AWell water only
BThe roof and attic spaces
CCracks in foundations and floors from soil✓ Correct
DMunicipal water supply systems
Explanation
Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, enters homes primarily through cracks, gaps, and openings in foundations and floors from the soil beneath the structure.
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