Key Terms - Chapter 6

Question 1

asbestos

Answer 1

a fibrous mineral that has been used since the early ages because of its strengthening characteristics as well as its ability to retard heat and general fire resistance

Question 2

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

Answer 2

designed to detect and clean up sites where hazardous waste is a problem

also known as the Superfund

Question 3

formaldehyde

Answer 3

colorless gas emitted by many common construction materials and consumer products found within the home

Question 4

friable

Answer 4

asbestos that will become airborne particles if it is disturbed

Question 5

lead poisoning

Answer 5

results in damage to the central nervous system and is not often diagnosed until many years after exposure

Question 6

nonfriable

Answer 6

asbestos that will not become airborne if normal contact is made, such as in flooring, siding, and roofing products

Question 7

radon

Answer 7

colorless, odorless gas that occurs naturally from decaying uranium deposits

Question 8

toxic mold

Answer 8

can grow undetected for a long time

not all mold is toxic