0.2: The Value of Science

Science brings ________ to your life.

• knowledge and understanding

• chaos and confusion

• boredom and monotony

• ignorance and superstition

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Science impacts daily life in various ways, including:

• Advancements in technology and medicine

• Influence on art and literature

• Changes in political systems

• Development of new languages

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Students can process and evaluate information using critical thinking skills by:

• memorizing facts without questioning

• accepting information at face value

• analyzing and questioning information

• ignoring different perspectives

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Three global impacts of science are:

• Technological advancements, environmental changes, and improved healthcare

• Cultural diversity, political stability, and economic equality

• Artistic expression, historical preservation, and culinary innovation

• Fashion trends, social media influence, and celebrity culture

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A few decades ago, Americans primarily got their news from:

• Television

• Internet

• Social Media

• Podcasts

What percentage of Americans get at least some of their news online today?

• 10%

• 30%

• 60%

• 90%

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The rise of digital news has affected the perception of science in which of the following ways?

• Increased accessibility and understanding

• Decreased trust and increased skepticism

• No significant impact

• Improved accuracy and reliability

Understanding news stories about science topics requires you to identify sources of bias, evaluate sources of information, and recognize errors in logic. True or False?

• True

• False

Look Closer: Identify the main source of U.S. news for each time period shown in the graph.

• Television

• Internet

• Newspapers

• Radio

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Between 2002 and 2010, a small group of billionaires donated at least $120 million to fund more than 100 think tanks, media outlets, and other groups that promote skepticism about climate change. What was the purpose of these donations?

• To support climate change research

• To promote skepticism about climate change

• To fund renewable energy projects

• To support environmental conservation

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