C.L. TEST 57-75 Flashcards
What is a amplifier? 56
A device that takes a small electoral signal and turns it into a large ones
What kinds of things is it used for? 56
Electric guitars, computers, and speakers
What is Celsius?
A temperature scale
How can it be identified?
Zero degrees Celsius
What was Chernobyl?
A nuclear power plant
What happened to it?
It had a nuclear meltdown
When did this happen?
1986
What is the scientific name for Celsius?
Calone
How many deaths happened in Chernobyl?
Dozens
Is a amplifier useful for bands?
Yes because it can help make the guitar louder
Which captain did she save?
Captain John
Was there many deformations when Chernobyl happened?
Yes many people were born deformed
Was Chernobyl and three mile island the same?
Kinda they both had nuclear meltdowns but in different places
When did the war of 1812 happen?
1812
What is one other thing mass media consist of?
Magazines
Is there a way to get rid of viruses?
Yes
What could you use?
Anti virus software
How much can a amplifier cost?
A few thousand dollars
Who panted thousands of inventions?
Alexander Graham Bell
What was Alexander’s speciality?
Deaf people
What were some of his inventions for?
To help deaf people hear better
What decade did Neil Armstrong land on the moon?
In the 1960’s
Was he by himself when he landed on the moon?
No
Was Neil Armstrong in the Apollo program?
Yes
What was the war of 1812?
A war
When did it happen?
In 1812
What is a bit?
The smallest unit of information
What does it correspond to?
Yes or no
What is sonic boom?
A sharp explosive sound created by aireplames
What does it match?
The wake that follows a ship
What is a byte?
A unit of information made up of bits
What is its memory capacity?
A typical personal computer
What is the Apollo program.
A series of space flights
What was it named after?
The Greek God Apollo
Who was Neil Armstrong?
The first person on the moon
What was his last name?
Armstrong
What is a computer virus?
A program enters the computer uninvited
Does the owner know about it at first?
No
What is cryogenics?
The branch of technology concerned with materials at very low temperatures
What is the tempature?
Absolute zero
Who was Thomas Edison?
A American inventor
What did his middle name start with?
A
What proverb did Thomas originate?
Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration
What was mass media?
20th century newspapers, motion pictures, radio, and television
How many people were in it?
Millions
What happened after the war?
The battle for New Orleans
When did this war happen?
2 weeks after the war of 1812
What is a nano?
A prefix that means one billionth
What is the acronym for artificial intelligence?
AI
Where do you see AI?
In computer and machines
Did Thomas Edison invent the lightbulb?
Yes
What century did Thomas Edison live in?
The 1800’s
Why is a nuclear meltdown bad?
Because the radioactive gases can kill many people
How can someone prevent a meltdown?
By working with nuclear substances very carefully
Who saved captain John?
Pocahontas
What can a nano be used for?
Nano Technology
