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What percentage of engineers in the US are women?

9% (correct)

12%

15%

What is the Latin origin of the word 'engineer'?

Male

Ingeniosus (correct)

Skilled

Engine

What is the main difference highlighted in the text between scientists and engineers?

Scientists build to learn, engineers learn to build (correct)

Scientists are male, engineers are female

Scientists focus on practical problem-solving, engineers focus on theoretical analysis

Scientists prevent pollution, engineers control pollution

What major contribution do engineers make to society according to the text?

Developing new medicines Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is a key aspect that makes women good problem solvers in engineering?

Patience and resilience Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason why engineering has been seen as a male profession?

Historical gender biases and stereotypes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of engineers, as mentioned in the text?

Building advanced technologies and gadgets. Signup and view all the answers

How do engineers contribute to society, according to the text?

By inventing, building, and improving things that benefit people. Signup and view all the answers

What do scientists primarily aim to do when faced with a problem, in contrast to engineers?

Learn in order to understand the problem. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the word 'engineer' derived from the Latin word 'ingeniosus'?

To highlight the practical and clever nature of engineers. Signup and view all the answers