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The Value of Science and Technology in Creating Innovation and Improving Human Life: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following is a way that Internet of Things (IoT) technology provides innovation in a smart home to improve human life?

Question 2

1 mark

Scientific research often presents ethical challenges. According to the curriculum, which of the following scenarios best illustrates the need for a balance between scientific development and ethics?

Question 3

1 mark

While Big Data technology brings many benefits to human life, such as making data analysis more convenient, what is a significant negative impact or concern mentioned in the curriculum?

Question 4

1 mark

Innovation in engineering can be seen in historical structures as well as modern ones. Which of the following is an example of an ancient Chinese engineering innovation mentioned in the curriculum that improved human life?

Question 5

3 marks

How can the innovation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) be applied in medical healthcare to improve human life?

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Question 6

5 marks

Innovation in science and technology has led to the development of satellite positioning systems (such as GPS). Answer the following questions based on this technology:

a) Which man-made object orbiting the Earth is responsible for sending signals to our devices for positioning? (1 point)

b) List two different ways people use this technology in their daily lives. (2 points)

c) Explain how this innovation improves the efficiency of human life compared to using traditional paper maps. (2 points)

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Question 7

5 marks

Scientific discoveries often lead to innovations that protect public health. This is a core part of The Value of Science and Technology in Creating Innovation and Improving Human Life.

a) Using the example of Vaccine Development, explain how scientists use the Process of Scientific Investigation (observation, testing, and evidence) to ensure a vaccine is safe for the public.

b) How does the global sharing of scientific data accelerate this innovation during a pandemic?

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