- Lithium
- Cobalt
- Silicon
Which of the following are used in the production of smartphones? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses
alunite
lithium
cobalt
calcite
silicon
halite
5 answers
Which of the following is a negative impact of lithium mining on the environment?(1 point)
Responses
leads to deforestation in the Amazon
creates waste rich in cyanide
destroys the coral ecosystem
requires large quantities of water
Responses
leads to deforestation in the Amazon
creates waste rich in cyanide
destroys the coral ecosystem
requires large quantities of water
Creates waste rich in cyanide
Which would decrease the negative environmental impact of extracting minerals used in smartphones?(1 point)
Responses
increasing worker salaries
increasing the price of smartphones to cover habitat damage
properly disposing of mining waste
mining only in Antarctica to avoid habitat loss
Responses
increasing worker salaries
increasing the price of smartphones to cover habitat damage
properly disposing of mining waste
mining only in Antarctica to avoid habitat loss
Properly disposing of mining waste