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Societal Consequences Answers

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Advances in medical technology have had no impact on the environment.

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T
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Over the years, scientific advancements have brought both benefits and disadvantages to society. Which of the following is an area which has been both positively and negatively affected by scientific advancements?

A
food safety
B
waste production
C
climate
D
all of the above
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How were American farmers in the 1940s impacted by new technology?

A
They were able to increase their productivity due to the popularity of tractors.
B
They experienced an increase in the demand for fresh foods.
C
The introduction of new technology decreased their rate of productivity.
D
Farmers were not impacted by new technology in the 1940’s.
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Scientific advances have led to decreased energy efficiency and waste reduction.

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T
B
F
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Communication and transportation have improved as a result of scientific advancements.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is a way that scientific advancements have benefited society?

A
increased energy efficiency
B
increased resource use
C
increased urbanization
D
changes in the global climate
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Which of the following is not a possible application for biotechnology?

A
crop production
B
metal alloys
C
pollution control
D
medications
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Which of the following industries has not seen an increase in hazardous waste production?

A
medical
B
food
C
energy
D
electronics
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How can the use of biotechnology lead to an increase in soil conservation practices?

A
Biotechnology use can lead to a decrease in pesticide and herbicide use, maintaining soil quality.
B
Biotechnology use can lead to soil compaction, preventing erosion.
C
Biotechnology use can increase the amount of management required for agriculture, increasing the likelihood of the practice of soil conservation.
D
All of the above
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Which of the following is not a way that new technology impacted farmers in the new millennium?

A
the development of insect resistant crops
B
genetically engineered livestock
C
decreased productivity
D
increased demand for organic foods
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Biotechnology can possibly be used to degrade pollutants in estuaries.

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T
B
F
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The USDA has approved over 10,000 genetically engineered crops.

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T
B
F
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What is the purpose of biofertilizers?

A
reduce pollution
B
reduce insect threats
C
reduce erosion
D
reduce herbicide use
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How have scientific advancements helped reduce the impact of hazardous events on society?

A
Scientific advancements have led to the ability to detect some hazardous events before they occur, allowing society to plan for them, mitigating their damage.
B
Scientific advancements have led to the ability to prevent hazardous events.
C
Scientific advancements have led to the ability to detect all hazardous events, preventing damage to society.
D
Scientific advancements have not reduced the impact of hazardous events on society.

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