Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE in Regard to Asbestos

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE in regard to asbestos in a building?

• A) Ingestion of microscopic fibers can cause asbestosis, a noncancerous disease
• B) The real danger lies in loose, or "soft," asbestos not that occurring in hard form
• C) In all cases where asbestos is found, the EPA recommends immediate removal
• D) The EPA will accept an in-place management program rather than require removal of all asbestos

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Prejudice

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