Which of the following are negative consequences of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
Increased cobalt mining causes a decrease in gold mining.
Dust from cobalt mines causes lung and skin damage.
Thousands of children work in cobalt mines.
Cobalt is sent to processing plants overseas.
The demand for cobalt is expected to double in the next 10 years.
- Dust from cobalt mines causes lung and skin damage.
- Thousands of children work in cobalt mines.
Which of the following resources is a conflict mineral used in smart devices?(1 point)
Responses
quartz
neodymium
tin
mercury
Tin
Which of the following statements about recycling electronic waste is true?(1 point)
Responses
Minerals can be extracted from recycled electronics.
Exporting electronic waste is part of a safe recycling process.
Electronic waste is recycled using the same process as plastic and metal.
Over 60 percent of electronics waste worldwide is recycled safely.