HMH Mod A Unit 1 Lesson 1

In the past, many people stored computer data on compact discs. Eventually people began to use thumb drives with greater storage capacity. Which of these best describes this situation?

• technology being used to develop the designed world

• technology leading to a less useful means of storage

• technology leading to the development of new technology

• technology being used to create a new need or want

Which statement is the best example of society influencing technology? (a technology many people needed or wanted)

• A. The invention of the radio helped pave the way for the invention of the television.

• B. The invention of the telescope allowed people to discover new planets and stars far from Earth.

• C. The invention of the automobile helped people who wanted to live farther from where they worked and shopped.

• D. The invention of sign language helped people who could not hear or speak and had limited ways to communicate.

Many large cities in America ran out of space to build buildings. Because of this, very tall buildings were built. Which new technology came about because buildings kept getting taller?

• A. the need for better street-paving materials

• B. the need for technology to develop elevators

• C. the need for new communications technology

• D. the need for technology to develop better lighting

Which group of people would most likely be responsible for answering the question “How can we build a system to recycle glass more efficiently?”

• A. scientists

• B. engineers

• C. politicians

• D. community leaders

Which of these is an example of technology helping a scientist?

• A. A scientist discusses a theory with different colleagues.

• B. A scientist performs an experiment in a laboratory setting.

• C. A scientist measures the mass of a chemical on a digital scale.

• D. A scientist determines whether to investigate a volcanic eruption.

7.What does this image best represent?

• A. the natural world

• B. the designed world

• C. the scientific world

• D. the mechanical world

Check the box for all examples listed that show a particular technology leading to an entirely new technology.

• the smart phone led to android apps

• the telegraph led to the telephone

• skyscrapers led to faster elevators

• the desk top computer led to the laptop

• the laptop led to the tablet

Both an umbrella and a hoverboard are examples of technology. Choose the answer that explains why they are both considered technology.

• They both have moving parts

• the both solve a real-world problem

• they can be used together if it rains

• they are not examples of technology

. Explain how these terms are connected to each other? Engineering, Science, math, and Technology.

• technically engineering is a science if you do the math

• all are subjects in high school

• engineering uses math and science to create technology

• technology engineered by scientists doesn't need math

The best definition of Engineering is

• a way of building new and exciting things.

• a process of using math and science to solve real-world problems.

• the way to fix things that are broke.

• the ablity to solve complex math problems.