Science and Technology Flashcards
What is science?
it is the study of nature through careful observation, sustained experimentation and extensive analysis and validation of facts
Define technology.
Refers to the application of scientific knowledge. To satisfy human needs to inventions and discoveries.
What is referred to as indigenous technology.
This is any technology peculiar to a group of people. For example. Batakari or smock is peculiar to northern Ghana. And kente cloth is peculiar to the Ashantis and Ewes
Mention for importance of indigenous technology.
Easy to understand and handle
Use of local resources
Provision of alternatives
Inexpensive.
How does science and technology contribute to the agricultural development in Ghana.
It has caused improvement in animal and plant species
Improvement in soil quality and management
Development and application of fertilizers
The introduction of modern agricultural machinery.
Construction of irrigation schemes
Improvement in fishing techniques
Control of pests, diseases and weeds.
How has science and technology contributed to transportation and telecommunication?
It has contributed to the manufacturing of vehicles, airplanes, trains and ships
It has contributed to the development of good roads, highways, bridges and railway lines to facilitate the movement of goods and people from one place to another.
It has enabled people to receive information from television, radio, Internet and telephone.
How has science and technology contributed to health?
technology has manufactured various antibiotics and new drugs to help control diseases such as tuberculosis, cholera and typhoid
It has invented life saving machines such as the X-ray machine, ultrasound machine and the cardiovascular machine.
It has brought about artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization.
What are some negative effects on science and technology. Mention four.
it has led to the pollution of the environment
loss of jobs
production of weapons of mass destruction
technological disasters
social evil
health hazards or risks
Mention three factors that are inhibiting the application of science and technology in Ghana.
Financial difficulties
Traditional beliefs
Low literacy level
Nature of the educational system.
Inadequate basic infrastructure for the teaching of science.
Mention three ways science and technology is being promoted in the country.
Public education
Establishment of Science Resource Centres,
science as a compulsory subject.
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Establishment of science institutions
Establishment of scientific research institutions.
What is ICT?
It is the use of computers, Internet systems as well as telecommunication gadgets to disseminate valuable information needed for the growth of the country.
Mention four reasons why the government is placing emphasis on the development of ICT.
Creation of employment
, provision of knowledge
Enhancing efficiency at the workplace.
Promotion of education
Enhancing health care delivery
Promotion of education
Bridging the gap between nations
Explain the relationship between science and technology.
Through the scientific discovery of sound telephones were invented.
the scientific discovery of sound waves led to the invention of radio.
Scientific discovery of air and its movement led to the discovery of electric fan and air conditioners.
Through science, the theory of upthrust and floatation led to the invention of the ship.
