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What is technology?
What is technology?
- The application of conceptual knowledge for achieving practical goals (correct)
- The growth of the human brain
- The development of language during the Ice Age
- The study of tangible tools and machines
Which of the following is an intangible product of technology?
Which of the following is an intangible product of technology?
- Fire control
- Software (correct)
- Machines
- Utensils
What was the earliest known technology?
What was the earliest known technology?
- Invention of the wheel
- Stone tool (correct)
- Control of fire
- Development of language
What significant impact did the control of fire have during the Ice Age?
What significant impact did the control of fire have during the Ice Age?
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Which technological invention allowed greater travel and the creation of more complex machines in the Bronze Age?
Which technological invention allowed greater travel and the creation of more complex machines in the Bronze Age?
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Study Notes
Defining Technology
- Technology refers to the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
Intangible Products of Technology
- Software is an example of an intangible product of technology.
Early Technologies
- The earliest known technology is the tool, with evidence of stone tools dating back to 2.5 million years ago.
Fire Control
- The control of fire during the Ice Age had a significant impact, allowing early humans to cook food, provide warmth, and extend their activity day into the night.
Bronze Age Innovations
- The invention of the wheel during the Bronze Age allowed for greater travel and the creation of more complex machines, which in turn spurred further technological advancements.
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Test your knowledge of technology with this quiz! Explore questions about technological advancements, tools, software, and their impact on science and everyday life. See how much you know about this critical aspect of our modern world.
