Technology & Environment (E-Waste) — Chapter Test

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Question 1

What is e-waste?

AWasted electricity

BDiscarded electronic and electrical devices

CSpam email

DDeleted files

Question 2

Why is e-waste hazardous if dumped in landfills?

AIt takes up little space

BToxic materials like lead and mercury leak into soil and water

CIt is fully biodegradable

DIt improves soil quality

Question 3

What is the best first step for an old but still-working laptop?

AThrow it in the bin

BBurn it

CDonate or sell it for reuse

DBury it

Question 4

Unusable electronic devices should be given to…

AThe regular household bin

BAuthorised e-waste recyclers / official collection centres

CA landfill

DAn incinerator at home

Question 5

What should you do to your device's data before recycling it?

ANothing

BWipe / erase your personal data

CMake it public

DEmail it to yourself