In Regard to the Current State of E -Wastes in the U.S

question 32

Multiple Choice

In regard to the current state of e -wastes in the U.S., ______________

• A)because the EPA has classified e -wastes as toxic,more than 95% are being recycled
• B)by EPA mandate,all metals in electronics have been replaced by biodegradable materials
• C)only because of the actions of charitable organizations,the recycling rate is 5%
• D)although the recycling of e -wastes has improved,60% of e -wastes are still being landfilled and incinerated
• E)the recycling rate has dropped significantly between 1999 and 2010

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The alteration in overall expenses that occurs when the production volume is increased by one unit.

Marginal Cost Curve

A curve that illustrates how the cost of producing an additional unit of a good changes as the output level is increased.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of output or activity, such as rent, salaries, or loan payments.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, representing the per-unit cost of production.