UNIT 1 Lesson 1: Science, Engineering, & Society Are Related

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The picture shows a common city scene. What does this picture best represent?

• the natural world
• the designed world
• the scientific world
• the mechanical world

Which of these is an example of technology helping a scientist?

• A scientist discusses a theory with different colleagues.
• A scientist performs an experiment in a laboratory setting.
• A scientist measures the mass of a chemical on a digital scale.
• A scientist determines whether to investigate a volcanic eruption.

Which of these best describes the field of engineering?

• It is a tool or process designed to solve a problem.
• It is the use of science and math to solve problems.
• It is an area of study that relates to space exploration.
• It is an area of study that relates to nonliving materials.

Which group of people would most likely be responsible for answering the question “How can we build a system to recycle glass more efficiently?”

• scientists
• community leaders
• politicians
• engineers

The social need to have living space, offices, and stores located in a downtown area led to technologies for constructing very tall buildings. Which of these needs most likely came about because of the new building technologies?

• the need for technology to develop elevators
• the need for better street-paving materials
• the need for new communications technology
• the need for technology to develop better lighting