Vocabulary linked to Human Innovation

Question 1

A discovery is finding something that already existed but wasn't known before.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

What does "innovation" refer to?

Accepted Answer

Creating new ideas, methods, or products

Question 3

Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Plastic is a safe innovation.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

What is an "experiment" in technology development?

Accepted Answer

A scientific procedure to test an idea or hypothesis

Question 6

Advancement means progress or improvement in technology

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

What is "biomimicry" in technology?

Accepted Answer

Designing technology inspired by nature and living organisms

Question 8

What is "artificial intelligence"?

Accepted Answer

Computer systems able to do tasks that normally require human intelligence

Question 9

Data is facts and statistics collected for analysis

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Which term describes the newest and most advanced technology available?

Accepted Answer

Cutting edge technology

Question 11

An "invention" is creating something completely new that didn't exist before.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

What is "engineering"?

Accepted Answer

Science focused on design and building of structures, machines, and systems

Question 13

"Design" in technology development means to create a plan or specification for making something.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

What is the meaning of "observation" in the scientific process?

Accepted Answer

Watching and recording what happens during an experiment

Question 15

What is "research" in technology development?

Accepted Answer

Systematic investigation to establish facts and develop new knowledge

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