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Technology developed for our space program has resulted in both intended
benefits and unintended consequences. Which of these is most likely an intended benefit of the Hubble
Space Telescope?a. | detailed, sharp images of distant objects in the universe | b. | Cordless,
rechargeable remote-controlled devices | c. | video headsets that magnify people’s
views of their surroundings |
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Ethanol, often produced from corn, is being added
to gasoline in an attempt to reduce the amount of fossil fuel usage.
Which is an unintended consequence of ethanol use?
a. | cost of corn products
increases | b. | improved health of
environment | c. | improvement in gas
mileage |
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People obtain many benefits from cars and trucks
which enable us to travel quickly from place to place. However all technology has both advantages and
disadvantages.
Select the choice below that is an unintended consequence of this
technology.
a. | Families are able to travel
together in comfort to visit other family members. | b. | Workers are able to
live out in the country and to commute long distance to their jobs. | c. | Many people are injured and/or killed each year in
automobile crashes. |
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Every kind of technology has benefits and
unexpected problems. This includes cell phones.
Select the answer below that shows one intended benefit of cell
phone technology and one unintended consequence as well.
a. | Benefit: Stronger bones
Unintended Consequence: Tooth decay
(cavities) | b. | Benefit: More effective communication,
Unintended Consequence: car
wrecks | c. | Benefit: More effective method of transportation
Unintended
Consequence: Famine and disease |
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Famous engineer and chemist, Alfred Nobel, invented
dynamite in 1867 to help miners tunnel through mountains. However he was later appalled to
learn that his invention was being used for warfare.
What was an unintended consequences of dynamite?
a. | Dynamite was used to make bombs and other explosive weapons for
combat. | b. | His invention helped miners not have to dig tunnels with picks and
hammers. | c. | Road builders used dynamite to demolish large rocks that were in their
way. |
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All too often, modern technology items end up being thrown away once newer and
faster models are available. Which example of modern technology shown below can harm the
environment?a. | Disposing of old computers in landfills where toxic chemicals may leak into the
soil | b. | Designing more efficient car engines that burn less gasoline per
mile | c. | Using cloth bags at grocery stores instead of using throw-away plastic
bags |
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Many rivers in
Tennessee have dams designed to control flooding and to generate electricity.
Which of
these is most likely an
unintended consequence of building a dam on a river to generate hydroelectric
energy?
a. | more electricity available
for consumers | b. | polluting the water with hazardous chemicals | c. | disturbing the life cycles of certain types of
fish |
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A new coal power plant was recently built near
Nashville, Tennessee to generate additional electricity for the city.
Which choice below
is NOT a benefit of this new coal power plant?
a. | It will be less expensive to heat and cool homes in the
city. | b. | An increase is air pollution from the burning of the
coal | c. | The cost of the electricity in Nashville will
decrease. |
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Burning fossil fuels in
cars and trucks contributes to air pollution. However, companies that design, build, and sell these
types of automobiles with combustion engines are profitable, and various types of automotive
transportation are very popular.
Identify the choice below that best explains the intended benefit of this type
of automotive technology
a. | Combustion engine automobiles are fast and reliable
means of transportation. | b. | Many people are
injured and/or killed every year in automobile accidents. | c. | Fossil fuels are non-renewable resources that can not be replenished.
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Medical researchers are developing a wireless blood pressure monitoring system
for use in hospitals. This system allows nurses to measure a patient’s blood pressure without
awakening the patient.
Which choice is the intended benefit of this technology?
a. | patients can avoid having surgery | b. | patients will have to take fewer
medications | c. | patients will not be disturbed |
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