STS_Lesson3&4

Which of the following is a major contribution of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to nation building?

a) Developing highways
b) Inventing modern gadgets
c) Producing high-yield rice varieties
d) Training nurses for abroad

• a

• b

• c

• d

Give one example of how technology has changed daily life in the Philippines (positive or negative).

Which sector benefits most from engineering and infrastructure projects such as bridges, roads, and airports?
a) Entertainment
b) Transportation and trade
c) Literature
d) Arts

• a

• b

• c

• d

The rise of the IT and BPO industries in the Philippines has created millions of jobs and boosted the economy.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What Philippine agency is responsible for monitoring volcanic eruptions and earthquakes?

Which of the following is a challenge faced by science and technology in the Philippines?
a) Brain drain
b) Lack of R&D funding
c) Weak research system
d) All of the above

e)a and b only

• a

• b

• c

• d

• e

A young and tech-savvy workforce is considered an opportunity for Philippine nation building through S&T.

• TRUE

• FALSE

This government agency provides typhoon forecasts and early warnings to save lives.

Why is strengthening science and technology important for inclusive growth?
a) It benefits only the rich
b) It helps everyone, including marginalized sectors
c) It reduces the need for education and focus to innovations
d) It replaces culture with technology

• a

• b

• c

• d

Research and Development (R&D) is mainly about studying literature and history.

• TRUE

• FALSE