Statement 2 is true: minerals such as gold and copper can be extracted from recycled electronics.
Statement 1 is not entirely accurate as the percentage of electronics waste that is recycled safely varies by country and region.
Statement 3 is not true as exporting electronic waste can lead to environmental and health hazards in the receiving countries.
Statement 4 is also not true as electronic waste requires specialized recycling processes to safely handle potentially hazardous materials.
Which of the following statements about recycling electronic waste is true?
1. Over 60 percent of electronics waste worldwide is recycled safely.
2. Minerals can be extracted from recycled electronics.
3. Exporting electronic waste is part of a safe recycling process.
4. Electronic waste is recycled using the same process as plastic and metal.
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