World Civ - Science and Technology Impact

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Which of the following enables people all over the world to share the same information, news, and entertainment?

  • The Green Revolution
  • Satellite technology (correct)
  • Lasers
  • Scanning technologies

The International Space Station is an example of?

  • The dangers of technology
  • Competition among nations
  • Fatigue when it comes to space exploration
  • Cooperation among nations (correct)

Astronauts and scientists conduct research studies aboard the International Space Station, a satellite that was built by?

  • Twenty nations
  • The United Nations
  • The United States
  • Sixteen nations (correct)

Advances in medical technology have improved human lives in which of the following ways? (Select all that apply)

<p>By making information about medical studies available on the Internet (C), By creating medical equipment that is more precise (D), By producing better and stronger medicines (E), By having lasers and robotics help with complex surgeries (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Westernization refers to countries adopting the culture and values of?

<p>Western Europe and North America (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One part of the Space Race involved competition to be the first country to?

<p>Achieve a lunar landing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes the purpose of the International Space Station?

<p>To conduct research (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Images sent back to Earth from the Hubble telescope were the first to show the?

<p>Farthest reaches of the universe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which decade were satellites first sent into orbit?

<p>1950s (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project was an example of?

<p>Cooperation in the development of space technology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Impact of Science and Technology

  • Satellite technology allows global sharing of information, news, and entertainment.
  • The International Space Station (ISS) exemplifies international cooperation in space endeavors.
  • The ISS was constructed through collaboration among sixteen nations.

Advances in Medical Technology

  • Improved medical technologies have led to stronger medicines and enhanced precision in medical equipment.
  • Availability of medical research studies online has increased public access to health information.
  • Lasers and robotics are utilized in complex surgeries, enhancing surgical outcomes.

Cultural Influence

  • Westernization denotes the adoption of cultural values from western Europe and North America.

The Space Race

  • A significant aspect of the Space Race was the competition to achieve a lunar landing.

Purpose of the International Space Station

  • The primary mission of the ISS is to conduct scientific research in a microgravity environment.

Astronomical Discoveries

  • The Hubble telescope provided the first images capturing the farthest reaches of the universe.

Satellite Milestones

  • Satellites were first launched into orbit during the 1950s, marking a major milestone in space exploration.

Historical Collaborations in Space

  • The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project represented a breakthrough in cooperative space technology development.

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