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What is the best definition of technology?

A
Technology is replacing human workers with mechanical or electronic devices.
B
Technology is applying scientific knowledge to find answers and fix problems.
C
Technology is using fewer resources to manufacture goods more efficiently.
D
Technology is hiring workers from all over the world to manufacture goods.
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One negative consequence of using automation to improve manufacturing production is that

A
factories often need fewer workers.
B
production will often slow down.
C
costs often rise for producers.
D
prices often increase for consumers.
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What are the benefits of instant communication and sales for consumers? Choose three answers.Companies can ship goods to customers in an instant.Businesses can be available for customers 24 hours a day.Customers can purchase goods and services online.Customers can give feedback to producers instantly.Employers can hire workers from all over the world.

A
Companies can ship goods to customers in an instant.
B
Businesses can be available for customers 24 hours a day.
C
Customers can purchase goods and services online.
D
Customers can give feedback to producers instantly.
E
Employers can hire workers from all over the world.
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This graph shows the US unemployment rate from August 2010 to November 2011.This graph could help an economist predict

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how the government will address unemployment.
B
which industries are most in need of workers.
C
how many people will be out of work in the next year.
D
why producers might hire fewer workers in the future.

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