In Addition to Taking Up Space,one of the Greatest Risks

question 18

Multiple Choice

In addition to taking up space,one of the greatest risks of adding e-wastes into landfills is ___________.

• A)a danger that CRTs will result in huge explosions
• B)the generation of large volumes of methane
• C)the leaching of heavy metals into soil and groundwater
• D)the tremendous amounts of heat generated when e-waste decays

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Definitions:

Illness Behavior

Ways in which people monitor their bodies, define and interpret their symptoms, take remedial actions, and use the health care system.

Compassion Fatigue

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Social-cognitive

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Chronically Depressed

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