Science and Society

Question 1

What effect did Jonas Salk’s discovery have on society?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It nearly eliminated a dreadful disease.

Question 2

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

alternating current (AC); fluorescent bulbs; electric motors; hydroelectric power; X-rays; radio communication; wireless technology

Question 3

Science and technology have both positive and negative effects on society. What could be a negative effect of using cell phones?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Using cell phones while driving increases the likelihood of crashing.

Question 4

How did Silent Spring by Rachel Carson influence decisions about the use of DDT?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It alerted the public to the dangers of pesticide use.

Question 5

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has considered lifting the ban on in-flight cell phone use. This could allow people to have conversations on their cell phones during plane flights.Give your opinion. Should the FCC allow in-flight calls? Why or why not?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has considered lifting the ban on inflight cell phone use. This could allow people to have conversations on their cell phones during plane flights.

Question 6

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a reason the FCC should allow in-flight calls; a reason the FCC should not allow in-flight calls

Question 7

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Long-lasting plastics are affordable.; Plastics litter the ocean, causing harm to marine birds and mammals.; Plastic breaks down into plastic dust, which can last for up to a thousand years.

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