Which Is Not a True Statement About Asbestos

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which is not a true statement about asbestos?

• A) Amphibole asbestos is a potential carcinogen and this type of asbestos has sharp, pointed crystals
• B) Flexible chrysotile fibers are not as potent of a carcinogen as amphibole asbestos but they can still cause cancer
• C) Every type of asbestos is a potent carcinogen regardless if it can blow around or it is woven into a cloth
• D) If your school was built before 1978, it could have had asbestos used for insulation
• E) The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 was passed by Congress to remove asbestos from schools and other buildings

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