Asbestos is a useful but dangerous mineral. It is useful because it can be pulled apart into fibers, making it easy to work into different shapes, and because it has a very high melting point. These qualities make it great for use as insulation or for items, such as brake pads, that need to handle a lot of heat.
Unfortunately, it also poses a health hazard. The fibrous nature which makes it so useful, also makes it an inhalation hazard. So, if the answer is "One of several diseases that may result from breathing in tiny asbestos fibers," the question could be:
What is asbestosis?: a very nasty disease that ruins your lungs because they can't rid themselves of the strands of asbestos.
What is lung cancer?: there are several types of this which may also be caused by things other than asbestos.
What is mesothelioma?: a special type of cancer which is only caused by exposure to asbestos.
And, if the question is "Who makes the most money from asbestos?" the answer is mesothelioma lawyers.
Good luck and good health.
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