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.

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Isabela Hamilton

24 September, 06:09

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.

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Trevon Bautista · Answer 1

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

Explanation:

E-waste is considered to be the waste that is emitted from electronic devices. They are considered harmful for lives of animal and human beings if not disposed off properly, as the harmful material seeps through the ground and pollutes land and sea.

The federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) has laws in place which requires the hazardous materials like electronics which contain cathode ray tubes are to be disposed off properly. If not, their use should be minimized in the electronic devices and a less hazardous material should be used.