North Carolina Science Grade 8

Chapter 15: Chemistry and Technology

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
Which of the following items does not represent technology?
A)calculator
B)computer program
C)production line in a factory
D)natural granite rock
2.
Which is a social-technical system of technology?
A)medical facility
B)cordless curling iron
C)graphing calculator
D)word-processing program
3.
A(n) _______ takes scientific information or an idea and uses it to solve a problem or to mass produce a product.
A)scientist
B)engineer
C)doctor
D)medical technician
4.
Which of these professionals use his or her knowledge of chemistry to artificially duplicate normal body functions?
A)bioelectrical engineer
B)biomechanical engineer
C)biochemical engineer
D)electrical engineer
5.
A(n) _______ is someone who has knowledge about science and works to learn more information about science.
A)scientist
B)engineer
C)biomechanical engineer
D)bioelectrical engineer
6.
Why are there so many types of polymers?
A)It has a low density.
B)It has a high density.
C)Changing the position of the monomer in a polymer changes the properties.
D)It is a conductor.
7.
_______ is a branch of science that uses life science to develop new products or processes.
A)Biotechnology
B)Biochemical engineering
C)Biomechanical engineering
D)Bioelectrical engineering
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