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MCQs on E-Waste Pollution

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is e-waste?

a)

Waste from food packaging

b)

Discarded electronic devices

c)

Waste from paper and plastics

d)

Old books and magazines

2.

Which hazardous material is commonly found in e-waste?

a)

Water

b)

Lead

c)

Wood

d)

Plastic

3.

What can happen if e-waste is not properly disposed of?

a)

It turns into compost

b)

It causes environmental pollution

c)

It disappears

d)

It generates electricity

4.

What should we do with old electronic devices?

a)

Throw them in the trash

b)

Recycle or dispose of them responsibly

c)

Bury them

d)

Keep them forever

5.

Why is recycling e-waste important?

a)

It increases the number of electronic devices

b)

It reduces environmental harm

c)

It makes e-waste disappear

d)

It prevents new devices from being created

6.

What percentage of e-waste is properly recycled globally?

a)

10%

b)

20%

c)

50%

d)

90%

7.

Which of these is NOT an example of e-waste?

a)

Mobile phones

b)

Washing machines

c)

Cardboard boxes

d)

Televisions

8.

Which of the following harmful chemicals can be found in e-waste?

a)

Iron

b)

Mercury

c)

Sodium

d)

Calcium

9.

How does improper e-waste disposal affect water bodies?

a)

It cools the water

b)

It pollutes the water with toxins

c)

It increases fish population

d)

It purifies the water

10.

What can individuals do to reduce e-waste?

a)

Buy more electronics

b)

Upgrade devices frequently

c)

Donate or recycle old electronics

d)

Throw electronics in the ocean