29 Questions
What is the definition of technology according to the passage?
All of the above
What type of food were both humans and beasts prescribed to eat according to the Genesis account?
Herbs and fruits of trees
What does the passage suggest about the ability of early humans to crack hard-shelled nuts using their bare teeth?
They could only crack small and not-so-hard-shelled nuts using their bare teeth
How does the passage compare the implements used by early humans to crack nuts with modern nutcrackers?
The passage does not provide any comparison between the implements used by early humans and modern nutcrackers
What does the passage suggest about the availability of nuts in the beginning, according to the Genesis account?
The passage suggests that there were only small and not-so-hard-shelled nuts available in the beginning
What is the main purpose of the passage?
To explore the challenges faced by early humans in obtaining food
What approach is being prioritized for deploying engineered mosquitos?
Bottom-up approach engaging citizens
In which region are citizens voting on whether to release engineered mosquitos?
Florida Keys
What is the Council being encouraged to contribute to the global conversation?
Develop principles, guidelines, and best practices
What is the purpose of developing guidelines for responsible technology development?
To consider people's values and increase legitimacy
What has been the approach in some past projects involving engineered mosquitos?
Deploying mosquitos without citizens knowing
What is implied about the potential application of the proposed guidelines?
They could be applicable to various technologies
What is the first step in solving a problem using technology?
Identifying the problem or opportunity
What is the main purpose of the text?
To provide an overview of what technology is
Which of the following technologies was designed to solve a simple problem?
Facebook.com and Twitter.com
Which of the following best describes the relationship between technology and society according to the text?
Technology is used to solve problems and meet opportunities in society
What is the main message the author wants to convey in the conclusion of the text?
Technology should be used to solve daily problems and meet opportunities
Which of the following social associations is most likely depicted in the images?
Families
What is the key difference between the industrial age and the information age, according to the text?
During the industrial age, companies with large capital had an advantage, but in the information age, small businesses can gain a competitive position.
What is the primary purpose of communication technology, as described in the text?
To transmit information or data from one place to another or from one person to another.
What is the key driver of technological advancements?
Our changing needs and demands for technology.
What does the text suggest about the impact of technological advancement on small businesses?
Technological advancement has helped small businesses gain a position in highly competitive markets.
What is the main point of the first paragraph?
Technology is constantly improving to meet our changing needs.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of scientists according to the text?
Impatient
What is the primary purpose of the scientific method according to the text?
To discover knowledge about the natural world
What does the text say is an important trait for scientists to have?
Courage
Which of the following is NOT a key descriptor of the scientific method?
Subjective
What does the text say scientists do when they notice something unusual?
They observe it systematically, employing the scientific method
Which of the following is a key step in the scientific method?
All of the above
Test your knowledge on the characteristics of scientists, including being critical thinkers, skeptical, objective, curious, patient, persistent, creative, communicative, and courageous. These traits are essential for the scientific method and research process.
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