GEC 107 Quiz CE2C

In a modern society, people rely on smartphones for communication, navigation, and daily tasks. What societal concern does this reflect?

• Technological utopia

• Digital divide

• Environmental sustainability

• Cultural appreciation

A farmer uses genetically modified rice that resists drought. This primarily benefits:

• Urban consumers

• Climate policy makers

• Agricultural sustainability

• Fossil fuel companies

Which of the following best represents a society pursuing the "good life"?

• Rapid industrialization with no regard for pollution

• Technological development that improves health and well-being

• Increased use of fossil fuels to power innovation

• Limiting education to only elites

A student plagiarizes using AI-generated essays. What societal issue does this highlight?

• Renewable energy misuse

• Ethical use of technology

• Scientific illiteracy

• Lack of entertainment sources

During a typhoon, a community uses both local knowledge and digital weather apps for evacuation. This shows:

• Resistance to science

• Integration of traditional and modern practices

• Preference for outdated methods

• Dependence on agriculture

The increasing use of e-commerce and online banking reflects a shift caused by:

• Global warming

• The Information Age

• Genetic engineering

• Fossil fuel bans

GMOs help address hunger in food-insecure areas. What ethical concern is raised?

• Less crop yield

• Expensive fertilizers

• Control of seeds by large corporations

• Use of stone tools

Climate change impacts low-income communities more due to:

• Better preparation

• Geographic advantage

• Limited access to resources

• Increased scientific funding

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the "Good Life" from a scientific-humanistic perspective?

• Sustainable development

• Social equity

• Environmental degradation

• Access to education

One danger of misinformation in the Information Age is:

• Faster scientific research

• Better education

• Spread of conspiracy theories

• Increased food production