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Connectivity of Science, Technology, and Society Lesson 1.1 Quiz

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What is the definition of science?

A well-supported explanation of observations
A human attempt to understand the natural world (correct)
A systematic body of knowledge
A system of acquiring knowledge based on the scientific method

What does the term 'theory' refer to in science?

A system of acquiring knowledge based on the scientific method
A human attempt to understand the natural world
A systematic body of knowledge
A well-supported explanation of observations (correct)

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

Experientia
Scientia (correct)
Technology
Socius

Which process involves asking a question, background research, making a hypothesis, testing with an experiment, and communicating results?

Scientific method (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a tardigrade that enables it to live in extreme conditions?

Possession of trehalose sugar (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Science, Technology & Society (STS)?

Exploring and understanding how modern culture shapes science and technology (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of exploring space according to the given text?

To expand human knowledge and understanding of the universe (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the interdisciplinary field of study that explores the relationship between modern science, technology, culture, values, and institutions?

Science, Technology & Society (STS) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What has technology enabled us to do in terms of feeding people?

Feed a massive amount of people (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the worst use of technology mentioned in the text?

Creating pollution (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who recognized the need for certain technologies according to the text?

Society (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Alfred Nobel invent?

Dynamite and other more powerful explosives (B) Signup and view all the answers