Environmental Issues

What material is not found in digital devices?

• Gold

• Aluminium

• Plastic

• Wood

What components are aluminium found in? (Choose 3)

• Mouse

• CPU

• Hard Drive

• Heat Sink

What components is gold found in? (Choose 2)

• CPU

• Hard Drive

• Network Cable

• RAM

What does the e in e-waste stand for?

• Electronic

• Electrical

• Elephant

• Easy

Why is e-waste harmful?

• It is not harmful

• Plastic damages the environment if not recycle properly

Tick two positives of technology

• Advances in technology for medicine

• Providing employment

• Increases CO2 in the atmosphere

• Leads to global warming

Tick two disadvantages of technology

• Advances in technology for medicine

• Providing employment

• Increases CO2 in the atmosphere

• Leads to global warming

Select the one below which is not a way to recycle e-waste ethically

• Take to a recycling centre

• Use for spare parts

• Give to someone who does not have a device

• Throw in the bin

How can we save energy when using digital devices? (Choose 3)

• Unplug devices when not in use

• Put PCs into sleep mode

• Do not use digital devices at all

• Choose energy efficient products

How can we save energy when using a mobile phone? (Choose 3)

• Turn up the brightness

• Turn off wi-fi, bluetooth and GPS

• Stop using apps that use battery life

• Install the latest apps