Innovative Building Materials and Technologies Quiz

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What is the meaning of the Latin word 'Scientia'?

Knowledge

Which term is used to describe the application of scientific knowledge to produce tools and machines?

Breakthrough

What does 'techne', the root word of technology, mean in Greek?

Art

Which activity involves building and organizing knowledge about how the universe behaves?

Body of knowledge

What is the scientific method primarily used for?

Creating theories

In the context of technology, what does 'Application' refer to?

Machines aimed at solving real-world problems

Who became the first to create a powered aircraft that could fly continuously?

The Wright Brothers

Which material is described as having the capability of being molded or shaped by heat and pressure?

Plastic

Who was the first Filipino scientist to research the native reptiles and amphibians of the Philippines, identifying at least 50 new species?

Angel Alcala

Who is known as the Father of Nuclear Medicine in the Philippines and is referred to as "Toto" to Capiceños?

Dr. Abundio Balgos

Who invented the first home electric refrigerator?

Fred W. Wolf

Who developed new methods for extracting oil from coconuts using chemicals and researched the production of ethyl ester biofuels from sugarcane and coconuts?

Julian Banzon

What is the purpose of a refrigerator?

To prolong the shelf life of perishable goods

Who was credited as the first person to call the cooking method ADOBO?

Pedro de San Buena Ventura

What is the main function of a television according to the text?

To transmit images and sound electronically

What dish is typically made with meat (chicken, pork, or beef) and is associated with Dr. Abundio Balgos?

Chicken Adobo

What is the primary use of artificial or man-made satellites according to the text?

To forecast weather and navigate

Who is known for co-founding Sustainable Alternative Lighting (SALT)?

Aisa Mijeno

What is the purpose of the Ginhawa Ventilator mentioned in the text?

Provide respiratory support to patients with breathing difficulties

Which individual developed a telescope and observed Venus?

Galileo Galileo

Who developed the LEAK SEALING VALVE technology?

Atoy Llave

What did Johannes Kepler propose about planetary motion?

All planets move in elliptical orbits with the sun at the center

Who is known for creating a modular housing system known as Vazbuilt?

Eduardo San Juan

Which inventor is associated with the accidental creation of patis (fish sauce) in 1949?

Ruperta David

Who graduated from Mapua Institute of Technology and is associated with the invention of the moon buggy in 1954?

Eduardo San Juan

Which inventor created a keychain microscope for students taking online classes?

Jeremy de Leon

Who invented the conversion of plastic waste to fuel and completed a Bachelor of Science in Commerce course at San Beda College?

Eduardo San Juan

Test your knowledge on innovative building materials and technologies such as the AuREUS devices inspired by the Northern lights. Explore advancements like the make-roscope (microscope) designed for online learning environments. Get insights into unique systems like the coconut grater used for windows and walls in buildings.

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