Innovations & Inventions Vocabulary

The process of introducing new ideas, methods, or devices that improve existing technology or create something entirely new is called (a)   .

• Innovation
• Invention
• Discovery
• Development

What is a newly created product, process, or idea that did not exist before and can be used to solve problems or improve life?

• Innovation

• Tradition

• Routine

• Habit

An early version or model of a product that is created to test how well it works before mass production or further improvements is called a:

• Prototype

• Blueprint

• Final Product

• Concept

What is a legal document granted by a government that gives an inventor exclusive rights to make, use, or sell their invention for a certain period?

• Patent

• License

• Trademark

• Copyright

Who is a professional who applies scientific and mathematical knowledge to design, build, and improve structures, machines, and technology?

• Engineer

• Doctor

• Artist

• Lawyer

What is the application of scientific knowledge to create tools, machines, or systems that help solve problems and improve daily life?

• Technology

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

A scientific test or procedure conducted to discover something new, prove a hypothesis, or confirm how something works is called:

• an experiment

• a theory

• a law

• a hypothesis

A major discovery, invention, or achievement that significantly advances knowledge, technology, or problem-solving in a particular field is (a)  

• The invention of the wheel
• The discovery of penicillin
• The development of the internet
• The creation of the printing press

What is a detailed plan, drawing, or outline that serves as a guide for building or creating a structure, machine, or product?

• Blueprint

• Sketch

• Model

• Prototype

A small, often electronic, device or tool that serves a specific purpose and makes tasks easier or more efficient is called a:

• gadget

• appliance

• machine

• instrument