Module 2: Science vs. Technology

Question 1

refers to the system of acquiring knowledge

Answer 1

science

Question 2

is the implementation of scientific knowledge for practical use

Answer 2

technology

Question 3

can exist in the absence of science

Answer 3

technology

Question 4

it sometimes precedes science

Answer 4

technology

Question 5

facilitated by scientific breakthrough

Answer 5

technology

Question 6

needed to develop technology that can also help in the advancement of science

Answer 6

science

Question 7

Search for knowledge

Answer 7

science

Question 8

Practical application of knowledge

Answer 8

technology

Question 9

Way of “understanding” ourselves and the physical world

Answer 9

science

Question 10

Way of “adapting” ourselves to the physical world

Answer 10

technology

Question 11

Process of “asking questions and finding answers”, then creating broad generalizations

Answer 11

science

Question 12

Process of “finding solutions to human problems” to make lives easier and better

Answer 12

technology

Question 13

Looks for order or patterns in the physical world

Answer 13

science

Question 14

Look for ways to control the physical world

Answer 14

technology

Question 15

Evaluated by how well the facts support the conclusion or theory

Answer 15

science

Question 16

Evaluated by how well it works

Answer 16

technology

Question 17

Limited by the ability to collect relevant facts

Answer 17

science

Question 18

Limited by financial costs and safety concerns

Answer 18

technology

Question 19

Discoveries give rise to technological advances.

Answer 19

science

Question 20

Discoveries give rise to scientific discoveries.

Answer 20

technology