Quiz on Science and Technology in Society

What has science and technology transformed in societies?

• Only economic growth

• Only social inequalities

• Only wars

• New opportunities for economic growth

What negative developments have been produced by technological advancements?

• Increased job opportunities

• Enhanced communication

• Spread of diseases

• Improved education

What does the term 'community' refer to in the text?

• A group of individuals living in isolation

• A society without any organization

• An aggregate of people living together in an ordered community

• A collection of random individuals

How does technology improve humanity's ability to control nature?

• By limiting access to information

• By providing new products for food and clothing

• By creating chaos

• By reducing communication

What is a priority in the development agenda of all countries?

• Increasing military power

• Harnessing science and technology for poverty alleviation

• Promoting social inequalities

• Restricting technological advancements

What does the text suggest about the relationship between technology and poverty?

• Technology is irrelevant to social issues

• Technology has no impact on poverty

• Technology can help in poverty alleviation

• Technology increases poverty

What is the income range for 'Lower Middle' class as per the text?

• $10,957 - $21,914

• $21,914 - $43,828

• $76,669 - $131,184

• $43,828 - $76,669

What does the term 'interdependence' refer to in the context of society?

• Mutual reliance among individuals and institutions

• Isolation of individuals

• Complete independence

• Lack of communication

What is one of the roles of technology mentioned in the text?

• To create more diseases

• To enhance communication

• To promote social inequalities

• To limit economic growth

What does the text imply about the impact of technology on social structures?

• It eliminates all social issues

• It has no impact

• It can enhance social inequalities

• It only benefits the rich