Glencoe Physical Science with Earth Science

Chapter 2: Science, Technology, and Society

Science, Technology, and Society

1
_______ is the application of scientific knowledge of materials and processes to benefit people.
A)Society
B)Science
C)Technology
D)Knowledge
2
Which of the following represents technology?
A)digital camera
B)canary
C)eating an apple
D)native grass
3
What technological object would be most valued in a developing country?
A)compact discs
B)electric can opener
C)portable water purifier
D)video recorder
4
What did Louis Pasteur discover to be the cause of infections and diseases?
A)bad air
B)fleas
C)microbes
D)rats
5
Agricultural _______ is a collection of scientific techniques used to create, improve, or modify plants, animals, and microorganisms.
A)cloning
B)prototype
C)simulation
D)biotechnology
6
Which of the following does NOT represent technology?
A)cardinal
B)calculator
C)car
D)clock
7
Which of the following is NOT normally a source of funding for technology?
A)federal government
B)private foundation
C)private industry
D)local government
8
Where did the worst technological accident in modern times occur?
A)Finland
B)Mexico
C)Sweden
D)Ukraine
9
What is the name of a group of people who share similar values and beliefs?
A)engineer
B)voter
C)society
D)citizen
10
How do citizens of a local community indirectly influence the development of new technology?
A)working
B)voting
C)arguing
D)donating
11
How does the Chernobyl accident exemplify irresponsible technology?
A)There were numerous safegaurds to prevent the accident from occuring.
B)Safeguards were not in place to prevent the accident from occurring.
C)The effects of radioactive contamination were not known.
D)It is important that both positive and negative consequences of a particular technology be considered.
12
What is the purpose of the EPA?
A)to protect only wildlife and water
B)to protect the government
C)to protect human health and the environment
D)to fine large industries
13
How do consumers affect technological development?
A)creating
B)marketing
C)researching
D)purchasing
14
Which science professional devises a way to use scientific knowledge to solve a problem or mass-produce a product?
A)doctor
B)teacher
C)engineer
D)lawyer
15
What is the term for limitations put on a design by outside factors?
A)control
B)conflict
C)constraint
D)parameter
16
What is the term for a full-scale model used to performance-test a new car design?
A)pilot plant
B)control system
C)computer simulation
D)prototype
17
What is the name of a scaled-down version of real production equipment that closely models actual manufacturing conditions?
A)control system
B)prototype
C)constraint
D)pilot plant
18
What is the device that monitors a system to keep it operating at preset condition?
A)control system
B)prototype
C)specifications
D)parameter
19
A thermostat on an air conditioner is an example of which of the following?
A)environmental system
B)control system
C)monitoring system
D)on/off system
20
What do patents legally protect?
A)new novels
B)new medicine
C)new songs
D)new product symbols
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