NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the term E-Waste mean?
A
Extra Waste-all of the extra waste created by old computing equipment
B
Electronic waste-discarded electrical and electronic components.
C
Electric Waste-Electricity being wasted when it is isn’t needed eg leaving devices on stand-by
D
Environmental Waste-when the environment is being wasted because of all of the harmful products leaking from old computers
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their “useful life.” Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic products. Many of these products can be reused, refurbished, or recycled.

Detailed explanation-2: -Electronic waste is discarded electronic or electrical equipment and devices. Used electronics that are intended for reuse, salvage, resale, disposal, or recycling are also referred to as e-waste.

Detailed explanation-3: -Electronic waste or e-waste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. Used electronics which are destined for refurbishment, reuse, resale, salvage recycling through material recovery, or disposal are also considered e-waste.

Detailed explanation-4: -Discarded electrical or electronic devices fall under the category of e-waste or electronic waste. Worn out electronic devices which can be reused, resaled, recycled, or disposed are considered as e-waste.

Detailed explanation-5: –Electronic waste is discarded from electronic or electrical appliances and machines.-Used electronic devices meant for re-use, recovery, resale, and disposal or recycling are often referred to as e-waste.

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