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Which of the following is a radioactive isotope often found in granite and soil that causes indoor air pollution?
ARadon
BUranium
CPlutonium
DThorium
✓ Correct Answer: A — Radon
Radon-222 is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate in basements and cause lung cancer.
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