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WorksheetsEnvironmental Issues Diagnostic
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
which are advantages to the environment of purchasing console games as digital downloads?
the digital download is cheaper to produce
the digital download requires no packaging
the digital download is available instantly
the digital download does not require collection or delivery
Which of the following metals found in e-waste are toxic?
Mercury
Cadmium
Gold
Lead
What is the problem with E-waste?
E-waste is does not contain any valuable materials
E-waste is often sent abroad and processed unsafely
E-waste contains many hazardous materials
E-waste cannot be recycled
What is throw-away technology
Sporting technology that is used in throwing events
Highly durable technology that can survive being dropped or thrown
Technology that is not designed to be repaired or upgraded
Technology that reads RFID tags on wrappers as they are thrown away
Why do developing countries take our e-waste?
It makes good money
They have huge free land
No government obligation for import of e-waste
What are the health hazards caused by careless storage of E-Waste?
Lung cancer
DNA damage
Asthmatic bronchitis
All of the above
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
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
Which of the below are environmental concerns? (tick all that apply)
E-Waste
Depletion of natural resources
AI becoming self aware
Hackers
Power consumption
What does the term E-Waste mean?
Extra Waste - all of the extra waste created by old computing equipment
Electronic waste – discarded electrical and electronic components.
Electric Waste - Electricity being wasted when it is isn't needed eg leaving devices on stand-by
Environmental Waste - when the environment is being wasted because of all of the harmful products leaking from old computers
