Electronic Waste Is Produced in Large Quantities Globally Every Year

question 10

Multiple Choice

Electronic waste is produced in large quantities globally every year. It is important to realize that ________.

• A) all of it is reused, refurbished, or recycled
• B) none of it is dumped in landfills
• C) all of it is dumped in landfills
• D) much of this is reused, refurbished, or recycled, much is also dumped in landfills

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