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Technology Flashcards

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What are the 2 aspects of technology?

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  1. Transport technologies
  2. Information and communication technologies
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What are the 3 main information and communication technologies?

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  1. Internet/phone cable technology
  2. Mobile data technology
  3. Computer technology
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What are transport technologies?

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how these connect people to place

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What are 2 transport technologies?

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  1. passenger jets
  2. trains
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What is a positive of passenger jets?

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The price of plane tickets has fallen by two-thirds compared to other prices since the 1970s, so the number of passengers has tripled.

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What is a positve of trains?

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Trains are very fast so they connect people and the world toegther

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What are the 3 facts about internet/phone cable technology?

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o By the 1990s, people were connecting to the internet through ‘dial-up’ internet services

o It allowed people to access information never possible

o ADSL services

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What are the 2 facts about mobile data technology?

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o More mobile cell towers have been built

o Price of mobile phone plans dropped

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How long did it used to take to download a 2 hour movie in 3G?

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20 hours

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How long did it used to take to download a 2 hour movie in 4G?

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12 minutes

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How long did it used to take to download a 2 hour movie in 5G?

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12 seconds

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What are 6 positive aspects of technology?

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  1. Increased access to the internet means more software
  2. Families in different parts of the country (or world) are more connected than ever
  3. Groups like Amnesty International can spread the word about injustice more easily
  4. People who were once unable to speak up against their government are now much more safe
  5. Accessing knowledge is much easier and thousands of times faster
  6. Travel rates have actually increased
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What are 4 negative consequences of technology?

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  1. Effects are not good for everyone.
  2. Travel experiences have often become just Instagram opportunities
  3. People can connect to commit crimes and be trolls
  4. Fake news
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What is a negative health opportunity of global connectivity?

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People go online and read the wrong advice

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What is a positive health opportunity of global connectivity?

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More opportunities to get diagnosed

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What is an example of a political effect of global connectvity?

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Facebook protests led to removal of leader of Tunisia in 2011

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What is ADSL?

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ADSL is where more cell towers have been built which allows more people to connect through phone calls and the internet

Geography T4 S2 Yr 8 (6 decks)

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