The use of mobile cellular phones has increased global communication, yet like all forms of
technology, there are some environmental costs. Metals such as tin, tantalum, tungsten, and
gold are used in the manufacturing of mobile phones. Which environmental costs are
most likely a result of an increase in mobile cell phone use?
A) Using mobile phones causes humans to be less active and depended on them for all information.
B)
The cost of mining the metals for the manufacturing of the mobile phone can increase the
rate of recycling.
Using mobile phones reduces the use of automobiles which decreases the amount of
C)
gasoline used in order to communicate with others.
Mobile phones contain metals that can leach into landfills when they are disposed of
D)
improperly.