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Module 2 Flashcards

1
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It is the precursor to the unfolding or the existence of something.

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Antecedents

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______ of science and technology are the factors that gives way to the prescence of advanced and sophisticated scientific and technological innovations today.

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Antecedents

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3
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Antecedents use the historical developments in science and technology for _____ and ______.

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proper decisions and applications

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4
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Civilization in this period gives way for the advancement of science and technology.

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Ancient Period

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5
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These advances during the ancient period allows civilization to flourish by finding better ways of :

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communication, transportation, self-organization, and ways of living

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6
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It was invented in Ancient Period since people from ancient civilization used animals as means of transportation.

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Ancient Wheel

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7
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Whom was credited for the creation of ancient wheels?

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Sumerians

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8
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It was the application of ancient wheel which is used to create pots and vases.

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Potter’s wheel

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9
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When did the Egyptians began writing on a papyrus?

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Around 300 B.C.

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10
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What is the plant that is native in Nile River, which is used to make paper?

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Cyperus Papyrus

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11
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Where is Cyperus Papyrus native?

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Nile River

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12
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Where was writing and record keeping done before the creation of paper?

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stones and tablets

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13
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It is a tool used to irrigate lands.

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Shadoof

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14
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What is a shadoof?

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A tool used to irrigate lands.

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15
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Who invented the Shadoof?

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Egyptians

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16
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It is a hand-operated device used for lifting water.

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Shadoof

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17
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What idea did the Shadoof introduce?

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idea of lifting things using counterweights

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18
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It introduced an idea of lifting weights using counterweights.

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Shadoof

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19
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It was the world’s oldest known mechanical computer created by the Greek.

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Antikythera Mechanism

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20
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When and where was the Antikythera Mechanism discovered?

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1902, in the waters of Antikythera, Greece

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21
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What is the purpose of Antikythera Mechanism?

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used to predict astronomical positionsm and eclipses

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22
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What mechanisms of clock is similar to the Antikythera Mechanism?

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rotating hands and circular face

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23
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It is also known as Heron’s Engine

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Aelopile

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24
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It was the world’s first steam engine.

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Aelopile

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It spins as the water cointaners at its center is heated.

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Aelopile

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26
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It is believed to be one of the temple wonders

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Aelopile

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27
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A tool in ancient period that doesn’t have any practical purposes.

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Aelopile

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28
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In this age, major advances in scientific and technological developments were made.

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Middle Ages

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29
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What are the advancement in the Middle Ages?

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constant increase of new inventions, innovations in traditional production, and the emergence of scientific thinking and method.

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30
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It turned European agriculture and economy on its head.

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Heavy plough

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30
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It turned European agriculture and economy on its head.

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Heavy plough

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31
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“The heavy plough turned European ::agriculture and economy:: on its head. The fields with heavy, fatty soil became those that gave the greatest yields.” Who said this?

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Prof. Thomas Andersen

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32
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It was accidentally invented by a Chinese chemist, around 850 A.D.

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Gunpowder

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33
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When was the gunpowder invented?

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Around 850 A.D.

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34
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What were used in wars prior to the invention of gunpowder?

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swords and spears

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35
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What does gunpowder have allowed in the world?

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advanced warfare

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36
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Application of gundpower in advanced warfare

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fiery arrows, grenade, and cannons

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37
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It was first used in the 17th century by Chinese.

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Paper money

38
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What do people used before paper money?

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gold and silver

39
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Why do people liked using paper money?

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easy to transport

40
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This tool helped the people to accurately keep track of time.

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Mechanical work

41
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This tool helped the people to accurately keep track of time.

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Mechanical work

42
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Because of this, work patterns were established and spending the day was drastically changed.

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Mechanical work

43
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Who invented the first mechanical water clock?

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Ctsebius

44
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It is used to tranform fiber into thread or yarn and eventually be woven into a cloth.

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Spinning wheel

45
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When did the Indians invented the spinning wheel?

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Between 6th and 11th century

46
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Who invented the spinning wheel?

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Indians

47
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What historical period did people realized the importance of the efficiency of transportation, communication, and production?

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Modern Ages

48
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In what period did the industrialization took place?

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Modern Ages

49
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What are the effect of industrialization?

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greater risk on human health, food safety, and environment

50
Q

A tool that can magnify 20x larger than regular glasses.

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Telescope

51
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Who invented the telescope?

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Galileo Galilei

52
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It is used to discover important astronomical features, like moon crates and stars.

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Telescope

53
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It is used in many scientific studies in the area of medicine, forensic, ad genetic.

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Compound Microscope

54
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Who invented the compound microscope?

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Zacharias Janssen

55
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When was compound microscope invented?

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1590s

56
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In what area is compound microscope usually used for?

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medicine, forensic, and genetics

57
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It is a tool used to simplify textile manufacturing.

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Jacquard Loom

58
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Who invented the Jacquard Loom?

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Joseph Marie Jacquard

59
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What was used prior to the invention of jacquard loom?

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Draw Loom

60
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A vehicle invented by Orville and Wilbur Wright.

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Engine-powered airplane

61
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What are the key feature of a flying aircraft according to the Wright brothers?

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slightly-tilted wings

62
Q

It was the first stationary gasoline engine.

A

First automobile

63
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Who developed the first automobile?

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Carl Benz

64
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When did the first automobile run?

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New Year’s Eve 1879

65
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It is a lightweight car powered by a gasoline engine, in which the chassis engine formed a single unit.

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First automobile

66
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Who invented the television?

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Engr. John Logie Baird

67
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When was the television invented?

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1920s

68
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Who used the television for its earliest television programming?

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British Broadcasting Corporation

69
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When did the BBC first used the television?

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1929

70
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True of False. The first television is mechanical.

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True

71
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It is a two-way television in 1955.

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Videophone

72
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Who invented the videophone?

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Physicist and Engr. Gregorio Zara

73
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When was the videophone invented?

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1955

74
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It enabled the caller and recipient to see each other while conversing.

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Videophone

75
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It was built to help families in rural communities without electricity.

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Medical bamboo incubator

76
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It was composed of two native laundry basket made of bamboo.

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Medical bamboo incubator

77
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Who invented the medical bamboo incubator and when was it invented?

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Fe Del Mundo in 1941

78
Q

Who is the first asian to enter the Harvar University?

A

Fe Del Mundo

79
Q

Who invented the mole and warts remover and when was it invented?

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Mr. Ronaldo Dela Cruz in 2000

80
Q

a small, often slightly raised blemish on the skin made dark by a high concentration of melanin

A

moles

81
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are a type of skin infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) (rough, skin-colored bumps formed on the skin)

A

warts

82
Q

It is a stove that can be powered by any substance that burns.

A

Super Kalan

83
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Who invented the super kalan?

A

Narciso Mosuela

84
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What did Narciso Mosuela received for his Super Kalan?

A

Best Design Award from the Food and Agricultural Organization in 1987

85
Q

It was used for fisheries in Southeast Asia.

A

Artificial Coral Reefs

86
Q

Who invented the artificial coral reefs and when was it invented?

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Angel Alcala in 1977

87
Q

It became a model for many other fisheries development programs around the world.

A

Artificial Coral Reefs

88
Q

Who invented the water-powered car and when was it invented?

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Daniel Dingel in 1969

89
Q

It is the product of 79 years of development of the lighting method that began with the invention of the electric light bulb by Thomas Eddison

A

Fluorescent Lamp

90
Q

Who invented the fluorescent lamp?

A

Agapito Flores

91
Q

Mole and warts remover were made from ________.

A

Cashew nuts extract

92
Q

When was the first automobile patented?

A

January 29, 1886

93
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When did Galileo Galilei invent the telescope?

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1609

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