SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY AND THE SOCIETY

What is the importance of science and technology in healthcare?

• They have caused pollution of air and water
• They have led to an increase in accidents
• They have improved healthcare services, preventing and curing diseases
• They have increased the rate of plane crashes

What is a solution to the problem of pollution caused by petroleum products?

• Planting more trees
• Recycling
• Increasing the use of petroleum products
• Developing solar energy

Which of the following best describes technology?

• The systematic study of nature
• A body of organized knowledge
• The application of scientific knowledge to practical problems
• The process of observing natural phenomena

How can the problem of industrial wastes be addressed?

• By burning the waste materials
• By increasing production of plastic and cans
• By recycling
• By dumping the waste into water bodies

Which of the following is NOT an importance of science and technology?

• Faster movement of goods
• Increase in crime rate
• Easier communication
• Improvement in healthcare services

Which of the following is a characteristic of scientific theories?

• They are formulated without experimentation
• They are based solely on observation
• They are borne out of observation, experimentation, and analysis
• They are proven facts

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Observing a natural phenomenon
• Formulating a hypothesis
• Collecting necessary information or data
• Testing the hypothesis

What is the role of United Nations and African Union in addressing the use of dangerous weapons?

• Encouraging the production of more dangerous weapons
• Ignoring the use of dangerous weapons
• Encouraging the use of dangerous weapons for defense
• Condemning the use of such weapons and promoting dialogue for dispute resolution

How has modern transportation benefited society?

• It has made movement of people and goods easier and faster
• It has reduced pollution
• It has made communication easier and faster
• It has led to an increase in crime rate

What is the primary function of technology?

• To solve practical problems using scientific knowledge
• To conduct experiments
• To produce scientific knowledge
• To observe natural phenomena