STB-2.F—Describe the effects of indoor air pollutants

Describe the effects of indoor air pollutants.

• Radon gas can infiltrate homes as it moves up through the soil and enters homes via the basement or cracks in the walls or foundation. It is also dissolved in groundwater that enters homes through a well.
• Exposure to radon gas can lead to radon-induced lung cancer, which is the second leading cause of lung cancer in America.
• Enduring understanding STB-2: Human activities have physical, chemical, and biological consequences for the atmosphere.