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How does discarding computers in a landfill affect the environment? A Data miners are digging up and is looking for gold and
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The answer is B. Lead and mercury in computer parts are seeping into the ground and water supply

computers contain lead and mercury. when they are discarded in landfills, the metals could leach into the ground

surrounding the dump site and could affect the groundwater and the flora and fauna that depend on it.

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