Glencoe Physical Science with Earth Science

Section 2: Forces that Shape Technology

Section Review Quiz

1
Which is NOT normally a source of funding for technology?
A)federal government
B)private foundation
C)private industry
D)local government
2
Where did the worst technological accident in modern times occur?
A)Finland
B)Mexico
C)Sweden
D)Ukraine
3
What is the name of a group of people that share similar values and beliefs?
A)engineer
B)voter
C)society
D)citizen
4
How do citizens of a local community indirectly influence the development of new technology?
A)working
B)voting
C)arguing
D)donating
5
How does the Chernobyl accident exemplify irresponsible technology?
A)Safeguards were not in place to prevent the accident from occurring.
B)There were numberous safegaurds to prevent the accident from occuring.
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.
6
What is the purpose of the EPA?
A)The purpose of the EPA is to only protect wildlife and water.
B)The purpose of the EPA is to protect the government.
C)The purpose of the EPA is to protect human health and the environment.
D)The purpose of the EPA is to fine large industries.
7
How do consumers affect technological development?
A)creating
B)marketing
C)purchasing
D)researching
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