5.2.1 Environmental impact:

• Energy consumption in computing contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and resource depletion.

  True
• The transportation of computing devices contributes to carbon emissions.


  True
• Maintaining the appropriate temperature for computing hardware requires substantial energy for cooling
• The disposal of electronic waste can release toxic materials
• E-waste is often exported to developing countries with inadequate infrastructure
• The global shipping of computing components contributes to the carbon footprint through transportation-related emissions
• The environmental impact of computing refers to the effects that the production, use, and disposal of computing devices have on the natural environment
• Powering computing devices is a major source of energy consumption in computing.


  True
• Why is improper disposal of e-waste harmful?

  It leads to pollution
• The mining and manufacturing of computing devices heavily contribute to resource depletion
• What is the environmental impact of disposing of computing hardware?

  E-waste
• Addressing the environmental impacts of computing is essential for sustainable computing.


  True
• Match the factor contributing to the environmental impact of computing with its effect:

  Energy consumption ↔️ Greenhouse gas emissions

  Electronic waste ↔️ Release of toxic materials

  Resource extraction ↔️ Damage to ecosystems

  Transportation ↔️ Carbon emissions
• The major sources of energy consumption in computing contribute significantly to its environmental impact.


  True
• Improper disposal of e-waste involves exporting it to developing countries with inadequate infrastructure.
• What is the primary environmental concern associated with mining and manufacturing computing devices?

  Resource depletion
• The environmental impact of data storage and transmission includes energy consumption and resource usage.
• Mitigation strategies for computing aim to reduce energy consumption and minimize e-waste.


  True
• The environmental impact of computing refers to the effects that the production, use, and disposal of computing devices and infrastructure have on the natural environment
• The disposal of obsolete or broken computing devices can lead to the release of toxic materials
• Match the major sources of energy consumption in computing with their impact:

  Powering computing devices ↔️ Electricity required for devices

  Running data centers ↔️ Massive energy for cloud services

  Manufacturing computing devices ↔️ Energy-intensive processes
• Energy consumption is a key factor contributing to the environmental impact of computing.


  True
• Mining raw materials for computing devices can damage ecosystems.


  True
• The carbon footprint of computing includes greenhouse gas emissions from energy consumption and manufacturing.


  True
• Evaluating and reducing the carbon footprint of computing is crucial to mitigate its environmental impact
• What toxic materials can be released into the environment from electronic waste?

  Lead, mercury, cadmium
• The rapid pace of technological change leads to a growing volume of discarded devices, which can overwhelm waste management systems
• The carbon footprint of computing includes emissions from manufacturing, transportation, and energy consumption.


  True
• Match the raw material with its environmental impact:

  Rare earth elements (REEs) ↔️ Ecosystem destruction, pollution

  Metals (gold, copper) ↔️ Biodiversity loss, water pollution

  Plastics ↔️ Non-biodegradable waste
• What is a major environmental impact of high energy consumption in data centers?

  Greenhouse gas emissions
• The overall emissions from operations and manufacturing contribute significantly to the carbon footprint.
• What does the environmental impact of computing refer to?

  Effects on the environment
• Order the following energy-intensive processes in computing from most to least energy-intensive:

  1️⃣ Running Data Centers

  2️⃣ Powering Computing Devices

  3️⃣ Cooling Equipment

  4️⃣ Manufacturing Devices
• What is e-waste?

  Disposal of computing devices
• The carbon footprint of computing includes greenhouse gas emissions from energy consumption and manufacturing processes.


  True
• Match the raw material used in computing with its environmental impact:

  Rare earth elements ↔️ Ecosystem destruction

  Metals (gold, copper) ↔️ Water pollution

  Plastics ↔️ Non-biodegradable waste
• What is the primary environmental impact of data centers?

  High energy consumption