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Quiz - Technology

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What is the purpose of technology?   To improve the way we live and to satisfy our needs.  
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Since things like thunderstorms or bridges are way too big to study in the lab, what is the best way for scientists to study them?   By making a model and studying that to make predictions.  
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What is technology?   Any of the many ways that people change the world around them to meet their needs or to solve problems  
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To write 750,000. in scientific notation, how many times must I move the decimal point?   Move the decimal point 5 times to the left.  
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Which branch of engineering is responsible for creating and operating machinery?   Mechanical engineering.  
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Which SI unit would you use to measure the length of your back yard?   Meter  
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Which SI unit would you use to measure the volume of a small box?   Cubic Centimeters  
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What tool would you use to measure the volume of a liquid?   A graduated cylinder  
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What is the difference between science and technology?   The purpose of Science is to study the world The purpose of technology is to make the world better.  
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Why is the SI measurement system so important?   So that scientists all around the world can understand each other and compare results.  
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