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E Waste

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 4mins

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Class
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1.

What is e-waste?

a)
E-waste is a type of renewable energy.
b)
E-waste is discarded electrical or electronic devices.
c)
E-waste refers to biodegradable materials.
d)
E-waste is a form of traditional waste management.
2.

Which of the following is NOT a harmful component of e-waste?

a)
Plastic casing
b)
Lead solder
c)
Mercury components
d)
Cadmium batteries
3.

How can you ensure your old electronics are safely disposed of?

a)
Use certified e-waste recyclers and local recycling programs.
b)
Donate them to a local charity without checking their condition.
c)
Burn them in a safe location.
d)
Throw them in the regular trash.
4.

Why is it important to erase data from old devices before recycling?

a)
Recycling old devices does not pose any security risks.
b)
Old devices do not store any personal information worth protecting.
c)
It is unnecessary to erase data as it is automatically deleted during recycling.
d)
It is important to erase data from old devices to protect personal information and prevent unauthorized access.
5.

What are the environmental impacts of improper e-waste disposal?

a)

It can lead to soil and water contamination.

b)

It has no significant environmental impact.

c)

It helps in reducing landfill waste.

d)

It promotes the growth of local flora and fauna.

6.

Which of the following is a benefit of recycling e-waste?

a)

Increases the amount of waste in landfills.

b)

Conserves natural resources by recovering valuable materials.

c)

Reduces the need for new electronic devices.

d)

Increases the production of harmful chemicals.

7.

What should you do before donating old electronics?

a)

Ensure they are in working condition and erase all personal data.

b)

Throw them away if they are not working.

c)

Donate them without checking their functionality.

d)

Sell them to a scrap dealer without any data protection.