A Naturally Occurring Radioactive Gas Found in Soils, Rocks, and Building

question 41

Multiple Choice

A naturally occurring radioactive gas found in soils, rocks, and building materials is:

• A) carbon dioxide.
• B) radon.
• C) hydrogen.
• D) ozone

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