Impact of Science and Technology Wrld Hist 1 answer keys – Flashcards
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Which best describes the purpose of the International Space Station?
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to conduct research
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The map below shows worldwide ownership rates of televisions. According to the map, the highest ownership rate of televisions is found in
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North America
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During which decade were satellites first sent into orbit?
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1950s
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Astronauts and scientists conduct research studies aboard the International Space Station, a satellite that was built by
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sixteen nations.
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The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project was an example of
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cooperation in the development of space technology.
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Which of the following are examples of westernization? Select all that apply.
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-use of English -democratic forms of government -American movies and television shows -fast food restaurants
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The two world superpowers who competed during the Cold War were the United States and
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the Soviet Union.
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Which of the following is a nonrenewable source of energy?
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oil
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Which of the following enables people all over the world to share the same information, news, and entertainment?
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satellite technology
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Images sent back to Earth from the Hubble telescope were the first to show the
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farthest reaches of the universe.
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How were computers in the 1950s and 1960s different from computers of today?
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They were bigger and slower.
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Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
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wind
