Test 4

Question 1

Benefits for an individual

Answer 1

Smartphones enhance communication and provide quick access to information.
Medical devices like pacemakers save lives and improve overall health.

Question 2

Benefits for society

Answer 2

Solar panels offer sustainable energy solutions.
The internet improves global communication and drives economic growth.

Question 3

Negative Effects for society

Answer 3

Social media can spread misinformation or affect mental health.
Automation might cause job losses in certain industries.

Question 4

Negative effects for the environment

Answer 4

E-waste generated from discarded electronics contributes to pollution.
Fossil fuel-based technologies release carbon emissions, driving climate change.
Mining for rare earth metals used in batteries depletes resources and damages ecosystems.

Question 5

Contextual Analysis of Media (Photo, Painting, Writing Snippet)

Answer 5

What technology is being shown or mentioned?
What is the setting, and how does it show the technology being used?
For example, a factory might highlight industrialization or mass production.
What are society’s views on the technology in the media?
Does the tone feel hopeful, cautious, or critical?

Question 6

Steps to analyze

Answer 6

Identify the technology being featured (e.g., steam engines, computers, AI).
Look at the historical, cultural, or social context surrounding it.
Example: A 19th-century painting of a train could represent progress and expansion.
Consider its immediate effects (on the people or setting shown) and its larger impacts (on society or the environment).