Environmental
Radon is a concern in Washington real estate because:
AIt is a visible substance that can be detected without testing
BIt is an odorless, colorless radioactive gas that can accumulate in buildings and cause lung cancer✓ Correct
CIt is released only from industrial properties
DWashington has no documented radon risk areas
Explanation
Radon is an odorless, colorless naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep into buildings from the ground. Elevated radon levels are a health hazard linked to lung cancer. Washington has areas with elevated radon risk.
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