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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of these best describes the field of engineering?
It is a tool or process designed to solve a problem.
It is the use of science and math to solve problems.
- 2. Multiple Choice
In the past, many people stored computer data on floppy disks. Eventually people began to use compact discs with greater storage capacity. Which of these best describes this situation?
technology leading to the development of new technology
technology being used to create a new need or want
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which statement is the best example of society influencing technology?
The invention of the automobile helped people who wanted to live farther from where they worked and shopped.
The invention of the telescope allowed people to discover new planets and stars far from Earth.
- 4. Multiple Choice
The social need to have living space, offices, and stores located in a downtown area led to technologies for constructing very tall buildings. Which of these needs most likely came about because of the new building technologies?
the need for better street-paving materials
the need for technology to develop elevators
- 5. Multiple Choice
Household waste and trash is a problem that is addressed by many groups of people. Which group of people would most likely be responsible for answering the question “How can we build a system to recycle glass more efficiently?”
scientists
engineers
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of these is an example of technology helping a scientist?
A scientist measures the mass of a chemical on a digital scale.
A scientist performs an experiment in a laboratory setting.
- 7. Multiple Choice
The image shows a common city scene.
What does this image best represent?
the natural world
the designed world
- 8. Multiple Choice
Choose all the examples of how a particular technology can lead to new technologies.
Typewriters to computers
floppy disks to jump drives
car phones to cell phones
rock into lava
- 9. Multiple Choice
Both a toothbrush and a car are examples of technology.
Explain why both are considered technology.
Both solve a problem
Both are useful
Both are used to brush your teeth
Both are used for transportation
- 10. Multiple Choice
The development of refrigeration technology and frozen-food technology met the need of allowing food to be stored longer.
Pick all the ways in which refrigeration helped people.
Food storage
Keeping food fresh
not shopping every day
shoe storage
- 11. Multiple Choice
Name at least two products that developed because of frozen-food technology.
popsicles
tv dinners
plates
- 12. Multiple Choice
Technology is the study of the ______________ world?
Natural
design (man-made) world
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