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Impact of Science and Technology Answers

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The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project was an example of

A
the race for supremacy in space.
B
cooperation in the development of space technology.
C
the Cold War at its height.
D
fading interest in space exploration.
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Sputnik was the first unmanned satellite launched into orbit in 1957.During which decade were manned satellites first sent into orbit?

A
1970s
B
1960s
C
1950s
D
1940s
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Developments in medical technology make it possible to

A
use less energy to power hospitals.
B
monitor and control population growth.
C
prevent pests from destroying food crops.
D
detect and treat a wide variety of illnesses.
4

The map below shows worldwide ownership rates of televisions.

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A
South America.
B
Africa.
C
India.
D
North America.
5

The International Space Station is an example of

A
competition among nations.
B
fatigue when it comes to space exploration.
C
cooperation among nations.
D
the dangers of technology.
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Which of the following are examples of westernization? Select 4 options.use of Englishdemocratic forms of governmentancestor worshipAmerican movies and television showshaving multiple wivesfast food restaurants

A
use of English
B
democratic forms of government
C
ancestor worship
D
American movies and television shows
E
having multiple wives
F
fast food restaurants
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How have advances in technology made the world a more interconnected place?

A
People no longer have to worry about countries going to war.
B
People no longer have to worry about having enough food to eat.
C
People have access to the same information.
D
People can work in whatever country they choose.
8

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

A
features of the moon.
B
sun and its planets.
C
planet Earth from space.
D
farthest reaches of the universe.
9

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

A
the United Nations.
B
the United States.
C
twenty nations.
D
sixteen nations.
10

The Green Revolution refers to advances that took place in

A
education.
B
agriculture.
C
space exploration.
D
medicine.
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Which of the following are examples of westernization? Select 4 options.use of Englishdemocratic forms of governmentancestor worshipAmerican movies and television showshaving multiple wivesfast food restaurants

A
use of English
B
democratic forms of government
C
ancestor worship
D
American movies and television shows
E
having multiple wives
F
fast food restaurants
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Which best describes the purpose of the International Space Station?

A
to conduct research
B
to end wars
C
to shield Earth from asteroids
D
to connect the world to space
13

Developments in medical technology make it possible to

A
use less energy to power hospitals.
B
monitor and control population growth.
C
prevent pests from destroying food crops.
D
detect and treat a wide variety of illnesses.
14

Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

A
coal
B
oil
C
wind
D
natural gas
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Which of the following is a nonrenewable source of energy?

A
wind
B
solar
C
oil
D
geothermal
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The map below shows worldwide ownership rates of televisions.

Question illustration
A
South America.
B
Africa.
C
India.
D
North America.
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Advances in medical technology have improved human lives in which of the following ways? Select 4 options.by making war illegalby producing better and stronger medicinesby making information about medical studies available on the Internetby creating medical equipment that is more preciseby having lasers and robotics help with complex surgeriesby eliminating the need for exercise or dieting

A
by making war illegal
B
by producing better and stronger medicines
C
by making information about medical studies available on the Internet
D
by creating medical equipment that is more precise
E
by having lasers and robotics help with complex surgeries
F
by eliminating the need for exercise or dieting
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Astronauts and scientists conduct research studies aboard the International Space Station, a satellite that was built by

A
the United Nations.
B
the United States.
C
twenty nations.
D
sixteen nations.
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How were computers in the 1950s and 1960s different from computers of today?

A
They were much smaller.
B
They were much faster.
C
They cost less money
D
They were bigger and slower.
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Which of the following enables people all over the world to share the same information, news, and entertainment?

A
lasers
B
satellite technology
C
scanning technologies
D
the Green Revolution

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