Environmental Impact and Technology

The video discusses the dual impact of technology on the environment. It highlights negative effects such as pollution, habitat destruction, and waste from outdated technology. Conversely, it also points out positive impacts like paperless communication and improved environmental monitoring. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of making conscious decisions to ensure technology's impact is positive.

What has been the trend in technological development over the past 200 years?

• It has slowed down significantly.

• It has remained constant.

• It has accelerated rapidly.

• It has stopped completely.

What is a major environmental issue caused by factories?

• Increased biodiversity

• Air and water pollution

• Decreased carbon emissions

• Improved soil quality

How does electricity generation primarily harm the environment?

• By using renewable energy sources

• By emitting harmful gases

• By reducing fossil fuel use

• By increasing water levels

What is a potential solution to reduce the environmental impact of electricity generation?

• Using more coal

• Building more factories

• Increasing oil consumption

• Adopting wind and solar energy

What environmental harm can result from improperly disposed outdated technology?

• Improved air quality

• Toxic material leakage

• Reduced water pollution

• Increased plant growth

What harmful substance is found in some compact fluorescent light bulbs?

• Arsenic

• Cadmium

• Mercury

• Lead

What is one positive impact of technology on communication?

• Decreased internet access

• More physical mail

• Paperless communication

• Increased paper usage

How does technology help scientists with environmental studies?

• By reducing data accuracy

• By enhancing monitoring capabilities

• By limiting research scope

• By increasing research costs

What is a benefit of using eBooks over traditional books?

• More physical storage

• Increased deforestation

• Higher printing costs

• Reduced paper usage

What role does the internet play in environmental awareness?

• It limits access to information.

• It raises awareness and knowledge.

• It spreads misinformation.

• It decreases public knowledge.