E-waste

People buy new devices not to be left behind in the technology race.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT STATED

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Electronic equipment has now become less affordable.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT STATED

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

People often replace their old devices instead of getting them repaired.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT STATED

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

It is more expensive to replace an item than to repair it.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT STATED

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Burnt e-waste releases toxic gases into the air.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT STATED

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Manufacturers do nothing to reduce the number of toxic chemicals.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT STATED

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Many countries that used to export their e-waste to poorer countries have signed treaties to continue this practice.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT STATED

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Repairing the device yourself is a good idea not just to save your device but also your money and environment.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT STATED

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Selling or donating your old devices is a useless idea.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT STATED

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The main way to get rid of e-waste is to recycle it.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT STATED

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2