Technology and its Effects on Modern America

Question 1

Genetic modification of food crops is considered controversial because

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some people worry it will negatively impact human health.

Question 2

The development of the Internet can be traced back to

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the ARPANET.

Question 3

One benefit of genetic modification in agriculture is

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natural resistance to pests.

Question 4

As a result of the Internet, people today

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use more mobile devices.

Question 5

Recent breakthroughs in medical research have

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improved understanding of genetic diseases.

Question 6

The ARPANET was

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a 1960s government computer network.

Question 7

When did Americans begin using computers in their homes and small businesses?

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in the 1980s

Question 8

Which statement best explains the relationship between satellite technology and the Internet?

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People in less-developed nations use satellites to access the Internet, greatly increasing the number of Internet users.

Question 9

E-mail, texting, and social media have largely replaced

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handwritten letters.

Question 10

Which technology enables surgery to be more precise?

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robotics

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