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What is a primary characteristic of a scientific law?
What is a primary characteristic of a scientific law?
How does sharing knowledge contribute to scientific progress?
How does sharing knowledge contribute to scientific progress?
What distinguishes a scientific theory from a scientific law?
What distinguishes a scientific theory from a scientific law?
Which of the following best defines technology in the context of problem-solving?
Which of the following best defines technology in the context of problem-solving?
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What are potential risks associated with technology?
What are potential risks associated with technology?
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How are science and technology interdependent?
How are science and technology interdependent?
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Which of the following processes is part of the technology development cycle?
Which of the following processes is part of the technology development cycle?
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What can be considered a benefit of technology?
What can be considered a benefit of technology?
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Study Notes
Scientific Inquiry
- Scientific inquiry is about exploring the natural and human-made world through observation, questioning, and finding answers.
- Observations are evidence gathered using the five senses: touch, smell, taste, hearing, and sight.
Sharing Knowledge in Science
- Sharing knowledge in science is crucial and leads to many positive outcomes:
- New discoveries
- Solutions to new problems
- Prevention of recurring problems
- Inventions
- Inspiration for further scientific exploration
- Changes in public opinion and policy
Scientific Laws and Theories
- A scientific law describes a recurring natural event without explaining why it happens.
- A scientific theory provides explanations for observations, helping us understand why something occurs.
- Both scientific laws and theories are based on a large amount of evidence and represent our best understanding of the world.
Technology
- Technology encompasses devices and processes used to solve problems, simplify life, or fulfill human wants and needs.
- Examples of non-electronic technology:
- Devices: bicycles, scissors
- Processes: baking bread, building a house
Costs, Benefits, and Risks of Technology
- When considering technology, it's important to assess its costs, benefits, and risks:
- Costs: Financial, social, health, legal, and environmental impacts can occur at each stage of technology development, from resource extraction to disposal.
- Benefits: Technology provides practical uses, employment, profits for companies, and economic value.
- Risks: Accidents, chemical exposure, financial concerns, and misuse are potential risks associated with technology.
Relationship Between Science and Technology
- Technology relies on science for knowledge, principles, and understanding of the natural world.
- Science relies on technology for tools, equipment, and advancements that enable scientific exploration and research.
- Example: Telescopes (technology) have allowed astronomers (science) to make groundbreaking discoveries about galaxies and celestial bodies.
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Description
This quiz explores the concepts of scientific inquiry, the importance of sharing knowledge in science, and the distinctions between scientific laws and theories. Test your understanding of how these elements contribute to advancements in technology and scientific exploration.
