AnswersMO-World History II B-CRImpact of Science and Technology

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Which best describes the purpose of the International Space Station?

A
to conduct research
B
to end wars
C
to shield Earth from asteroids
D
to connect the world to space
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Westernization refers to countries adopting the culture and values of

A
western Europe and North America.
B
the American “Wild West.”
C
the western portions of East Asia.
D
Japan and China.
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Which of the following enables people all over the world to share the same information, news, and entertainment?

A
lasers
B
satellite technology
C
scanning technologies
D
the Green Revolution
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How were computers in the 1950s and 1960s different from computers of today?

A
They were much smaller.
B
They were much faster.
C
They cost less money
D
They were bigger and slower.
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Sputnik was the first unmanned satellite launched into orbit in 1957.During which decade were manned satellites first sent into orbit?

A
1970s
B
1960s
C
1950s
D
1940s
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The map below shows worldwide ownership rates of televisions.

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A
South America.
B
Africa.
C
India.
D
North America.
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Images sent back to Earth from the Hubble telescope were the first to show the

A
features of the moon.
B
sun and its planets.
C
planet Earth from space.
D
farthest reaches of the universe.
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The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project was an example of

A
the race for supremacy in space.
B
cooperation in the development of space technology.
C
the Cold War at its height.
D
fading interest in space exploration.
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How have advances in technology made the world a more interconnected place?

A
People no longer have to worry about countries going to war.
B
People no longer have to worry about having enough food to eat.
C
People have access to the same information.
D
People can work in whatever country they choose.
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The Green Revolution refers to advances that took place in

A
education.
B
agriculture.
C
space exploration.
D
medicine.

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