How Is the Environment Impacted by Computers Being Thrown Away

question 26

Multiple Choice

How is the environment impacted by computers being thrown away in landfills?

• A) Data miners are digging up landfills looking for gold and platinum.
• B) The lead and mercury is seeping into the ground and water supply.
• C) The copper is creating fire dangers and explosive possibilities.
• D) The e-waste is increasing because more people are choosing to recycle.

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Definitions:

Ideal Circumstances

Conditions that are considered perfect or most favorable for a particular situation or event.

Cognitive Development

The process through which a child's ability to think, understand, and learn evolves over time.

Internalized Mental Actions

involves the process where external activities are transformed into internal, cognitive operations, allowing for abstract thinking and problem solving.

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically from ages 2 to 7, characterized by symbolic thinking and a lack of logical operations.