How does technology affect our livesChapter 17

How does technology affect our

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How does technology help us get

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Chapter 17 –How does

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What is technology?

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Using knowledge to design a new way to do things 10 points

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How does a heating system an electrical system work together in a house?

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The electrical system turns the heating system on and off for 20 points

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In 312 B.C., Rome completed its first aqueducts. What did the aqueducts bring to Roman cities?

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Water for 30 points

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What two types of technology use a beam of light to read stored information?

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CDs and DVDs for 40 points

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Why do some people call the National Highway System the greatest wonder of the modern world?

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The National Highway System is made of all the major highways that connect one state to another. The National Highway System carries supplies all over the nation and carries people throughout the country for 50 points

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What invention did Percy Spencer develop after a chocolate bar melted in his pocket near a radar tube?

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The Microwave oven for 10 points

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Why are fibers replacing standard wires in computers, telephones, and cable television systems?

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The fibers shown do not get hot and can carry more information than standard wires can for 20 points

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Identify two ways technology has changed the kitchen from the 1800s to today.

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In the 1800’s kitchens had no electricity to keep things cold and fire was used to warm things up. Today, refrigerators use electricity to keep foods cold and microwave ovens cook food in minutes for 30 points

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What does a computer do?

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A computer stores, processes, and sends electronic information incredibly fast for 40 points

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How does infrared photography extend human senses?

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It can help us see heat patterns that our eyes cannot see for 50 points

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The panels on top of a house are using solar energy to make ________ ?

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Hot water for 10 points

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In the future, we may use which two renewable resources to meet our energy needs?

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Wind energy and solar energy for 20 points

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What older technology is found inside a hydroelectric dam?

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Waterwheels for 30 points

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What are the risks of hydroelectric power?

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Flooding, changes in the environment for 40 points

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Why might solar and wind energy not work in all areas?

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Need lots of sunshine/strong and frequent winds for 50 points

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