DOL Technology

Which of the following is an environmental benefit of public transportation?

• 1. Elimination of carbon emissions

• Increase in the use of solar power

• Reduction of gasoline consumption

• Decrease in the use of nuclear power

1. Which of the following provides communication and weather information that can help in predicting storms and provide early warnings?

• Nuclear power plants

• Hydroelectric dams

• Satellites

• Geophysical technology

Which of the following is a benefit of high-speed railway systems, such as the Shinkansen in Japan?

• Elimination of the need for consumer air travel

• Economic growth in smaller cities along train routes

• Increased business and profits for oil and fuel manufacturers

• Reduction in costs associated with the shipping of commodities

What major concept was furthered through the development of commercial air travel?

• Nationalism

• Isolationism

• Globalization

• Democratization

What ways have technological innovations have allowed humans in live areas that experience extreme weathers such as hot temperatures and raining seasons. Give a specific example