Quiz on Influence of Science, Engineering, and Technology

What is the study of the natural world through observation and experiments called?

• Science

• Mathematics

• Engineering

• Technology

Which field uses scientific knowledge to design and build tools, machines, and systems?

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Engineering

• Biology

What are the tools and machines created by engineering to solve problems or improve life called?

• Science

• Technology

• Literature

• Art

Which of the following is a positive impact of science and technology on society?

• Habitat loss

• Vaccines improving health

• Electronic waste

• Pollution from factories

How can science and technology influence the natural world negatively?

• Connecting people worldwide

• Resource depletion

• Improving health

• Reducing pollution

What is an example of a challenge or negative impact of technology?

• Renewable energy

• Communication technologies

• Electronic waste

• Vaccines

What must scientists and engineers consider when developing new technologies?

• Popularity

• Safety and ethics

• Speed of development

• Cost and profit

What role do laws and regulations play in the use of new technologies?

• They increase profits

• They protect people and the environment

• They make technologies more expensive

• They slow down innovation

Which of the following is an example of a positive impact of renewable energy?

• Causing habitat loss

• Fighting climate change

• Increasing pollution

• Depleting resources

What is a potential ethical issue in genetic engineering?

• Increasing pollution

• Creating new jobs

• Improving communication

• Privacy concerns