Question

Which of the following statements is true of e-waste in the United States? A) E-waste does not cause environmental problems in countries that do not have computers. B) Plastic housing for electronic computers may emit toxins when burned, contributing to e-waste. C) The Environmental Protection Agency currently has federal laws in place that govern e-waste for all industrialized countries. D) The United States has seen a decrease in computer e-waste since 2004. E) E-waste is naturally decreasing as the size of electronic devices shrinks.

Answer 1

Answer:

C) The Environmental Protection Agency currently has federal laws in place that govern e-waste for all industrialized countries.

Explanation:

E-waste is all the waste that is related to the electronic devices. The materials used in these devices are hazard not for human beings but also for animals living on ground and in water.

The  federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) has laws in place where materials used in the electronic devices such as cathodes and chemicals are considered hazardous and are to be properly disposed or are avoided.

Answer 2

Answer:

B) Plastic housing for electronic computers may emit toxins when burned, contributing to e-waste.

Explanation: