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Anticipating the Future through Texts: Visions — Quiz Answers

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What is meant by the term “Magic Mirror” as it is used in "The Intelligent Planet"?

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a resource that responds accurately and intuitively
B
a futuristic home accessory that is capable of answering questions
C
a secretary who is capable of performing accurate research
D
an evolved Internet that does research without human input
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How does Michio Kaku develop the idea of future Internet intelligence in "The Intelligent Planet"?

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by describing the impending changes in other scientific fields
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by comparing the Internet to a magic mirror
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by recounting the history of rapid Internet growth
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by offering quantitative research about Internet funding
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How does Michio Kaku develop the idea of how the Internet will evolve in "The Intelligent Planet"?

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by presenting a metaphor of a dirt road being paved
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by providing quantitative research about Internet users
C
by comparing the growth of other scientific fields
D
by describing the companies that dominate the Internet
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How does Michio Kaku establish the importance of allowing the public to access scientific research in "Why No Policeman on the Block?"

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by explaining residual paranoia from the Cold War
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by contrasting secret government projects with public successes
C
by describing the relationships between scientists and engineers
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by quoting Hawthorne’s idea of an intelligent planet
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Read this excerpt from "Why No Policeman on the Block?" Already, young computer nerds who have attempted to fill this curious vacuum by writing simple directories for the Internet have amassed fabulous fortunes overnight when their companies went public. Netscape’s co-founder Jim Clark’s fortune ballooned to an astonishing half billion dollars the day the company went public. (Clark reached billionaire status only eighteen months after starting his company; it took Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, twelve years.) Which is the most accurate summary of Kaku’s argument?

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Innovative individuals, such as Jim Clark, will greatly assist the future of Internet efficiency.
B
Internet commerce moguls, such as Jim Clark, will generate billions of dollars in profits for their companies.
C
The rapid success of Netscape’s launch is proof that there is a demand for Internet directories.
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Young people interested in pursuing Internet-related careers are likely to accomplish financial success.
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How does Michio Kaku illustrate the need for organization of the Internet in "Why No Policeman on the Block?"

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by using Netscape’s success as an example
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by detailing government funding for research
C
by quoting Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft
D
by criticizing the immaturity of Internet users
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How does Michio Kaku develop the idea of how the Internet will evolve in "The Intelligent Planet"?

A
by providing quantitative research about Internet users
B
by presenting a metaphor of a dirt road being paved
C
by describing the companies that dominate the Internet
D
by comparing the growth of other scientific fields
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What is meant by the term “Magic Mirror” as it is used in "The Intelligent Planet"?

A
an evolved Internet that does research without human input
B
a resource that responds accurately and intuitively
C
a futuristic home accessory that is capable of answering questions
D
a secretary who is capable of performing accurate research
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How does Michio Kaku develop the idea of future Internet intelligence in "The Intelligent Planet"?

A
by recounting the history of rapid Internet growth
B
by offering quantitative research about Internet funding
C
by comparing the Internet to a magic mirror
D
by describing the impending changes in other scientific fields
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How does Michio Kaku establish the importance of allowing the public to access scientific research in "Why No Policeman on the Block?"

A
by contrasting secret government projects with public successes
B
by quoting Hawthorne’s idea of an intelligent planet
C
by explaining residual paranoia from the Cold War
D
by describing the relationships between scientists and engineers
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How does Michio Kaku illustrate the need for organization of the Internet in "Why No Policeman on the Block?"

A
by criticizing the immaturity of Internet users
B
by quoting Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft
C
by using Netscape’s success as an example
D
by detailing government funding for research
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Read this excerpt from "Why No Policeman on the Block?" Already, young computer nerds who have attempted to fill this curious vacuum by writing simple directories for the Internet have amassed fabulous fortunes overnight when their companies went public. Netscape’s co-founder Jim Clark’s fortune ballooned to an astonishing half billion dollars the day the company went public. (Clark reached billionaire status only eighteen months after starting his company; it took Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, twelve years.) Which is the most accurate summary of Kaku’s argument?

A
Internet commerce moguls, such as Jim Clark, will generate billions of dollars in profits for their companies.
B
Young people interested in pursuing Internet-related careers are likely to accomplish financial success.
C
The rapid success of Netscape’s launch is proof that there is a demand for Internet directories.
D
Innovative individuals, such as Jim Clark, will greatly assist the future of Internet efficiency.

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