Why Are Mobile Handsets a Threat to the Environment

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why are mobile handsets a threat to the environment?

• A) They consume a lot of electric power.
• B) They emit infrared radiation.
• C) The renewal rates of mobiles tend to be very slow.
• D) Millions of phones are disposed of, but recycling practices are very poor.

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