Societal Consequences Answers

Advances in medical technology have had no impact on the environment.

Communication and transportation have improved as a result of scientific advancements.

How can genetic engineering help improve crop production?a.Genetic engineering can eliminate the threat of disease to crops.b.Genetic engineering removes the need of plants for watering.c.Genetic engineering can help reduce the effects of pests and weather on crop production.d.Genetic engineering can make crops more susceptible to herbicides.

Scientific advances have led to decreased energy efficiency and waste reduction.

Biotechnology can possibly be used to degrade pollutants in estuaries.

Which of the following industries has not seen an increase in hazardous waste production?a.medicalb.foodc.energyd.electronics

Which of the following is not a way that new technology impacted farmers in the new millennium?a.the development of insect resistant cropsb.genetically engineered livestockc.decreased productivityd.increased demand for organic foods

Over the years, scientific advancements have brought both benefits and disadvantages to society. Which of the following is an area which has been both positively and negatively affected by scientific advancements?a.food safetyb.waste productionc.climated.all of the above