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Science Fiction Vocabulary
Science Fiction Vocabulary
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This is an example of what term?
extraterrestrial
artificial intelligence
alternate reality
genetics
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Genetics is the study of
chemicals and the periodic table
the human brain and its functions
heredity and variations of an orgnaism
computer-controlled robots
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Includes futuristic settings, science and technology, space and time travel, and exploration
dimension
science fiction
alternate reality
utopia
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The use of computer-controlled robots to do manual tasks.
genetics
artificial intelligence
robotics
android
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Which of the following is NOT an element of science fiction?
Uses magic
Unknown inventions
Grounded in science
usually set in the future
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a community or society that is undesirable or frightening
alternate reality
dystopia
utopia
exploration
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What message to humans did Kurt Vonnegut warn us about in "Harrison Bergeron"?
Competition leads to destruction
It is dangerous to break laws.
Laws must be obeyed at all times.
A government that retrains excellence is toxic.
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What is the MAIN purpose of science fiction?
give a message or warning to reader
inform the reader of possible aliens
entertain the reader
teach reader about advanced technology
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The development of computers able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.
artificial intelligence
android
genetics
robotics
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an ideal place or state of being
exploration
dystopia
Conway, AR
utopia
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Which of the following is a possible setting used in science fiction?
Alternate reality
Under the ocean
All of the above
In space
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a fiction being from outer space
extraterrestrial
robotics
artificial intelligence
android
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A physical property such as mass, length, or time.
measurement
genetics
dimension
robotics
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Which of the following characters are not found in science fiction?
Harry Potter
Spock
Harrison Bergeron
Dr. Who
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The science fiction definition of android is
an alien
a human with robotic parts
a robot with a human appearance
a mobile phone
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the action of traveling through or in an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.
Time travel
Exploration
Space
Dimension
