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Chapter 1: Tech. A dynamic, human created system
Chapter 1: Tech. A dynamic, human created system
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The Renaissance brought us these technological developments.
telescope, calculator, modern architecture, improved ships and farming
copper tools, smelting, writing paper, ink
furnaces, aqueducts, body armor, windmills, ox-drawn plows
airplane, cotton gin, factories, electricity, automobile
2
The use of knowledge, tools, and skills to solve problems and extend human capabilities is
development
technology
information
literacy
3
Name the type of technology used in growing food and producing natural fibers.
Energy and power technologies
Agricultural and related biotechnologies
Manufacturing technologies
Communication and Information technologies
4
The Iron Age brought us these technological developments
copper tools, smelting, writing paper, ink
Telescope, calculating machine, modern architecture
airplane, cotton gin, factories, electricity, automobile
alphabet, steel, aqueduct, coins, windmills, trade, improved transportation
5
Which of the following is a negative aspect of technology?
It weakens the economy.
It increases time at work.
It can cause workers to lose their jobs.
It increases productivity.
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All technology systems are interrelated.
False
True
7
The printing press, magnetic compass, paper money and the waterwheel are from the
Fire Age
Iron Age
Middle Ages
Renaissance
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People are allowed to exert their will on the natural scene in ___________________ conditions.
Civilized
Rough
Normal
Primitive
9
Transportation technologies are used in converting and applying energy to power systems.
True
False
10
Technological innovation can also be called
manufacturing
improvement
obsolete
involving
11
People develop technology to modify or control the environment.
False
True
12
Obsolete technology is seldom used to mass produce products.
True
False
13
____________ move raw materials and industrial materials and deliver finished products.
Energy and power technologies
Agricultural and related biotechnologies
Manufacturing technologies
Transportation technologies
14
The Industrial Revolution brought us these technological developments.
furnaces, aqueducts, body armor, windmills, ox-drawn plows
power-driven machinery, factories, electricity, increased time in school
copper tools, smelting, writing paper, ink
Telescope, calculating machine, modern architecture
15
Which of the following developments of the Middle Ages was invented by Johann Gutenberg?
Paper Money
Printing Press
Magnetic Compass
Waterwheel
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Which of the following is not a potential negative aspect of technology?
Soil erosion
Air pollution
Unemployment
Tornadoes
17
______are used in engineering drawings, specifications, advertising, sales orders and reports.
Manufacturing technologies
Communication technologies
Energy and power technologies
Construction technologies
18
The Bronze Age brought us these technological developments
Telescope, calculating machine, modern architecture
furnaces, aqueducts, body armor, windmills, ox-drawn plows
airplane, cotton gin, factories, electricity, automobile
copper tools, navigation, food storage, writing, large-scale irrigation
19
People who have an understanding of new tech. and the ability to direct it are considered to be
Technologically Geeky
Techno Fab
Technologically Genius
Technologically Literate
20
_________ are used in converting raw materials into industrial and consumer products.
Agricultural and related biotechnologies
Manufacturing technologies
Transportation technologies
Energy and power technologies
21
The ___________ Age is the earliest known period of civilization.
Stone
Bronze
Fire
Iron
22
The application of technology results in human-made things called
attachments
artifacts
tools
presentations
23
Technology is a dynamic process means
it is powerful
it is ever changing
it is helpful to humans
it is explosive
24
Early humans lived in civilized conditions.
False
True
25
Technology as we know it, mostly improves on existing technology.
True
False
