Writing Standards: Writing Informative and Explanatory Texts (CCSS.W.6.2) Practice Test

Electronic waste, or e-waste, includes discarded phones, computers, and batteries. These items pile up quickly because new models arrive every year. When e-waste ends up in landfills, metals like lead and mercury can leak into soil and water. That pollution harms wildlife and can reach people through the food chain. Community drop-off events let people bring old devices to certified centers. Technicians safely remove reusable parts and separate toxic materials. Some components, such as aluminum cases and copper wiring, can be recycled into new products, which saves energy compared to mining. Schools and libraries can help by posting clear guides about where and how to recycle. Citizens can also wipe data before donating devices to extend their life. E-waste recycling reduces pollution and conserves natural resources, and it also creates jobs in sorting and repair.

Electronic waste, or e-waste, includes discarded phones, computers, and batteries. These items pile up quickly because new models arrive every year. When e-waste ends up in landfills, metals like lead and mercury can leak into soil and water. That pollution harms wildlife and can reach people through the food chain. Community drop-off events let people bring old devices to certified centers. Technicians safely remove reusable parts and separate toxic materials. Some components, such as aluminum cases and copper wiring, can be recycled into new products, which saves energy compared to mining. Schools and libraries can help by posting clear guides about where and how to recycle. Citizens can also wipe data before donating devices to extend their life. E-waste recycling reduces pollution and conserves natural resources, and it also creates jobs in sorting and repair.