Science, Society, and Engineering

Science is the study of the ____________ world?

• Man-made
• living
• natural
• plant

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The ultimate purpose of engineering is to ____________?

• Solve problems
• Fix things
• Build new things

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What is the first step in the Design Process?

• Identify the Problem
• Construct a Prototype
• Develop Possible Solutions
• Optimize

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A person who uses his or her creativity and understanding of materials, tools, mathematics, and science to design things that solve problems.

• Engineering Design Process
• Engineer
• Teamwork
• Technology

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The ultimate purpose of engineering is to ____________?

• Solve problems
• Fix things
• Build new things

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Thomas Edison's invention of the lightbulb has affected every person's day-to-day life. This is a example of how technology has affected:

• society

• the economy

• politics

• the environment.

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Which of these best describes the field of engineering?

• It is a tool or process designed to solve a problem.

• It is the use of science and math to solve problems.

• It is an area of study that relates to space exploration.

• It is an area of study that relates to nonliving materials.

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

• technology leading to a less useful means of storage

• technology being used to create a new need or want

• technology being used to develop the designed world

• technology leading to the development of new technology

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Which statement is the best example of society influencing technology?

• the invention of the radio helped pave the way for the invention of the television

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

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

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

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The social need to have living space, offices, and stores located in a downtown area led to technologies for constructing very tall buildings. Which of these needs most likely came about because of the new building technologies?

• the need for better street-paving materials

• the need for technology to develop elevators

• the need for new communications technology

• the need for technology to develop better lighting