WorksheetsWeek 30: The Information Age
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 11mins
"Spread the News": Why did Derek want to call his father?
He wanted to share his success at school.
He wanted his dad to know how well he did at baseball practice.
He was sad about his report card and wanted to talk to his dad about it.
He wanted money.
"Spread the News": What probably happened after Derek's email to his grandmother?
She most likely sent an email in return to let him know how sad shse is for him.
She most likely did not respond because she was mad he didn't call her first.
She most likely sent him an email in return to congratulate him.
She most likely called him.
"Spread the News": What was the most likely reason Derek's mom had to write letters when she was in school?
She did not want to learn how to use all the technology that was available.
She felt that writing letters was more personal than sending an email.
She loved to practice her handwriting!
There were not many other types of technology to use to communicate.
"The Information Age": Why weren't TV's very popular at first?
Half of Americans own a TV today.
Consumers were no interested at first because of a lack of programming.
People prefer writing letters to being entertained.
Consumers were happy to buy a TV and have very little programming available.
"The Information Age": Which of these explain the history of the personal computer?
The computer could do 300 math problems in 1/2 a second.
The first computer weighed 30 tons and was larger than a house. It amazed scientists.
By the 1960's many businesses were using computers to improve performance.
Apple Computers Inc. introduced the PC in 1977.
Personal computers are found in over half of American households today.
"The Information Age": What was on the first web page of the World Wide Web and why?
The first web page explained the purpose of email so that people would know how to use it.
The first web page was just technical information for the developers in California.
The first web page explained the purpose of the World Wide Web because most people knew very little about it.
The first web page explained how to make cookies. They thought it would be a fun, family friendly post.
"The Information Age": What allows many Americans to work from home at least part-time?
Gas was too expensive so they were allowed to work from home.
Computers made people too lazy to get ready and go into work.
People are able to shop online at work so they love to go to the office.
Computers allow people to stay connected and able to do work from home.
"US Urban Population": What is the most likely reason many people live in urban areas.
Urban areas usually have greater opportunities for jobs, education, and entertainment.
Rural areas usually have greater opportunities for jobs, education, and entertainment.
None of these.
There is more room for people in urban areas.
"Desert Storm": Which of these is the best summary?
The United States fought against Iraqi troops during the Operation Desert Storm in the 1890's. Iraq had invaded Kuwait to take over the computer supply there. After a brief but mighty attack, Iraq won and has had control of all computers ever since.
The United States fought against Iraqi troops during the Operation Desert Storm in the '90's. Iraq had invaded Kuwait to take over the oil supply there.
The United States fought against Iraqi troops during the Operation Desert Storm in the '90's. Iraq had invaded Kuwait to take over the oil supply there. After a brief but mighty attack, Iraq and their dictator Suddam Hussein, were defeated and Kuwait was freed.
The middle east has had many problems. After a brief but mighty attack, Iraq and their dictator Suddam Hussein, were defeated and Kuwait was freed.
"Desert Storm": What do you think would have happened if Hussein's Iraqi army had stayed in control in Kuwait?
There would have been no oil left in the world.
The world's supply of oil would have been in danger.
Not sure....
The world's supply of computers would be in danger.
