Question 1

Who is responsible for the creation of most technological innovations? Is this a beneficial arrangement for most of humanity?

Accepted Answer

The creation of most technological innovations is the result of the collective efforts of many individuals, including scientists, engineers, researchers, and entrepreneurs. While there are certainly key figures and companies that have played a significant role in driving technological progress, it is ultimately a collaborative and iterative process that involves input from a wide range of sources.

In terms of whether this arrangement is beneficial for most of humanity, the answer is complex. On one hand, technological innovations have led to significant advancements in areas such as healthcare, communication, transportation, and entertainment, improving the quality of life for many people around the world. These innovations have also created new job opportunities and economic growth in various industries.

However, there are also concerns about the unequal distribution of the benefits of technological innovations. Not everyone has equal access to the latest technologies, and there are also ethical and social implications to consider, such as the impact of automation on employment and the potential for technological advancements to exacerbate existing inequalities.

Ultimately, the responsibility for ensuring that technological innovations benefit humanity as a whole lies with policymakers, businesses, and individuals. It is important to consider the broader societal implications of technological advancements and work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable future for all.

Question 2

The health risks and ecological dangers that may arise from artificially splicing genes together are called:

Accepted Answer

A) genetic pollution 
B) industrial waste 
C) the decline of biodiversity 
D) acid rain 
E) ozone destruction 
A) genetic pollution 
B) industrial waste 
C) the decline of biodiversity 
D) acid rain 
E) ozone destruction A

Question 3

Brym and Lie argue that:

Accepted Answer

A) most people have good strategies for surviving environmental disasters 
B) most people are not prepared to make big sacrifices for remote and abstract goals 
C) many serious environmental disasters may have to occur before most people wake up to the need to act on environmental problems 
D) all of these choices 
E) none of these choices 
A) most people have good strategies for surviving environmental disasters 
B) most people are not prepared to make big sacrifices for remote and abstract goals 
C) many serious environmental disasters may have to occur before most people wake up to the need to act on environmental problems 
D) all of these choices 
E) none of these choices C

Question 4

What has led some scientists and others to see technology as a "monster run amok?" How convincing is their view?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What has led some scientists and others...

Question 5

According to Brym and Lie,the advantaged often:

Accepted Answer

A) try to protect the disadvantaged in society because they are vulnerable 
B) put the disadvantaged in harm's way to avoid risk themselves 
C) advertise the situations of the unfortunate to mobilize support on their behalf 
D) all of these choices 
E) none of these choices 
A) try to protect the disadvantaged in society because they are vulnerable 
B) put the disadvantaged in harm's way to avoid risk themselves 
C) advertise the situations of the unfortunate to mobilize support on their behalf 
D) all of these choices 
E) none of these choices

Question 6

Which groups in American society experience more environmental risks than the average?

Accepted Answer

A) the poor 
B) the young 
C) urban dwellers 
D) rural dwellers 
E) the elderly 
A) the poor 
B) the young 
C) urban dwellers 
D) rural dwellers 
E) the elderly

Question 7

Which of the following is the main negative consequence of technological development?

Accepted Answer

A) decreasing social inequality 
B) decreasing living standards 
C) growing worker autonomy 
D) widespread environmental degradation 
E) increasing public ignorance of science 
A) decreasing social inequality 
B) decreasing living standards 
C) growing worker autonomy 
D) widespread environmental degradation 
E) increasing public ignorance of science

Question 8

Which ideals govern the direction of most technological research and development?

Accepted Answer

A) human improvement 
B) planetary improvement 
C) conflict management 
D) global sustainability 
E) none of these choices 
A) human improvement 
B) planetary improvement 
C) conflict management 
D) global sustainability 
E) none of these choices

Question 9

Oil refineries,chemical plants,toxic dumps,garbage incinerators,and other environmentally dangerous installations are most likely to be built in:

Accepted Answer

A) rich communities 
B) middle-lass communities 
C) poor communities 
D) suburban communities 
E) exurban communities 
A) rich communities 
B) middle-lass communities 
C) poor communities 
D) suburban communities 
E) exurban communities

Question 10

The anti-nuclear movement is an example of a movement that forced a change in government and corporate policy.Its success illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A) imperfect price signals 
B) the importance of political pressure in prompting action on environmental issues 
C) the slow pace of change 
D) the rapid pace of change 
E) none of these choices 
A) imperfect price signals 
B) the importance of political pressure in prompting action on environmental issues 
C) the slow pace of change 
D) the rapid pace of change 
E) none of these choices

Question 11

Is the United States a technopoly? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The United States can be considered a te

Question 12

What are the major forms of environmental degradation?

Accepted Answer

The major forms of environment

Question 13

The people in the Northern Hemisphere cause a disproportionately large share of the world's environmental problems,enjoy the benefits of technology,and live with fewer environmental risks than people in the Southern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The steam engine and the computer did not become major forces in society until:

Accepted Answer

A) they were mass-produced in the United States 
B) they were invented 
C) they were perfected 
D) the Japanese mass-produced them 
E) they were coupled with an urgent social need 
A) they were mass-produced in the United States 
B) they were invented 
C) they were perfected 
D) the Japanese mass-produced them 
E) they were coupled with an urgent social need

Question 15

For the 17 days of the Olympics,Atlanta closed its downtown to cars and operated public transit around the clock.As a result:

Accepted Answer

A) the performance of Olympic athletes improved 
B) the performance of Olympic athletes was impaired 
C) asthma attacks among children in the Atlanta area plummeted 
D) global warming increased 
E) all of these choices 
A) the performance of Olympic athletes improved 
B) the performance of Olympic athletes was impaired 
C) asthma attacks among children in the Atlanta area plummeted 
D) global warming increased 
E) all of these choices

Question 16

Which is NOT a benefit of recombinant DNA?

Accepted Answer

A) It is possible to design what some people regard as more useful animals and plants and superior humans. 
B) Hereditary propensities to a range of diseases can be detected and eliminated. 
C) Farmers could grow disease-and frost-resistant crops with higher yields. 
D) Companies could grow plants that produce cheap biodegradable plastic and microorganisms that consume oil spills and absorb radioactivity. 
E) All of the above are benefits of recombinant DNA. 
A) It is possible to design what some people regard as more useful animals and plants and superior humans. 
B) Hereditary propensities to a range of diseases can be detected and eliminated. 
C) Farmers could grow disease-and frost-resistant crops with higher yields. 
D) Companies could grow plants that produce cheap biodegradable plastic and microorganisms that consume oil spills and absorb radioactivity. 
E) All of the above are benefits of recombinant DNA.

Question 17

Construct your own question drawing on relevant course materials for your answer.Points will be awarded for both the question and the answer.

Accepted Answer

One possible question drawing on relevan

Question 18

The underprivileged countries of the world face ____ environmental dangers compared to the privileged countries.

Accepted Answer

A) more 
B) less 
C) the same level of 
D) an unknown level of 
A) more 
B) less 
C) the same level of 
D) an unknown level of

Question 19

How did "High Tech" become "Big Tech?" What does this say about the creation and diffusion of technology?

Accepted Answer

The transformation of "High Tech" into "

Question 20

Increasingly,technological development has come under the influence of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) great creative geniuses 
B) multinational corporations 
C) national governments 
D) scientists 
E) multinational corporations and national governments 
A) great creative geniuses 
B) multinational corporations 
C) national governments 
D) scientists 
E) multinational corporations and national governments

Exam 22: Technology and the Global Environment

Who is responsible for the creation of most technological innovations? Is this a beneficial arrangement for most of humanity?

The health risks and ecological dangers that may arise from artificially splicing genes together are called:

Brym and Lie argue that:

What has led some scientists and others to see technology as a "monster run amok?" How convincing is their view?

According to Brym and Lie,the advantaged often:

Which groups in American society experience more environmental risks than the average?

Which of the following is the main negative consequence of technological development?

Which ideals govern the direction of most technological research and development?

Oil refineries,chemical plants,toxic dumps,garbage incinerators,and other environmentally dangerous installations are most likely to be built in:

The anti-nuclear movement is an example of a movement that forced a change in government and corporate policy.Its success illustrates:

Is the United States a technopoly? Why or why not?

What are the major forms of environmental degradation?

The people in the Northern Hemisphere cause a disproportionately large share of the world's environmental problems,enjoy the benefits of technology,and live with fewer environmental risks than people in the Southern Hemisphere.

The steam engine and the computer did not become major forces in society until:

For the 17 days of the Olympics,Atlanta closed its downtown to cars and operated public transit around the clock.As a result:

Which is NOT a benefit of recombinant DNA?

Construct your own question drawing on relevant course materials for your answer.Points will be awarded for both the question and the answer.

The underprivileged countries of the world face ____ environmental dangers compared to the privileged countries.

How did "High Tech" become "Big Tech?" What does this say about the creation and diffusion of technology?

Increasingly,technological development has come under the influence of ____.

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