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The Green Revolution refers to advances that took place in

A
education.
B
agriculture.
C
space exploration.
D
medicine.
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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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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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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
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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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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Advances in medical technology have improved human lives in which of the following ways? Select 4 options.

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

A
develop the world’s fastest railroad.
B
turn unproductive farm lands into fertile fields.
C
build the world’s most powerful weapons.
D
achieve a lunar landing.
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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.

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