Environmental
A 'brownfield' property in Virginia is one that:
AHas rich brown agricultural soil ideal for farming
BIs abandoned or underused because of known or suspected contamination✓ Correct
CIs located in a floodplain
DHas been designated as a historic district
Explanation
A brownfield is a former industrial or commercial site where redevelopment is complicated by real or perceived contamination. Virginia has programs to encourage brownfield assessment and cleanup to return sites to productive use.
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