What Are the Ramifications of Improper Electronic Recycling,when Analyzing the Example

question 211

Multiple Choice

What are the ramifications of improper electronic recycling,when analyzing the example of a single desktop computer?

• A) One computer contains more than 700 chemicals that can be toxic to the environment.
• B) Computers in landfills can leak these toxic chemicals into our land,water and air.
• C) Computers contain high levels of mercury,lead,cadmium,and other harmful toxins.
• D) All of these choices

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