Powerful Ideas

question 7

Multiple Choice

Powerful ideas

• A)are a tool.
• B)are embedded in the networks of knowledge
• C)are an action principle.
• D)are generative in nature.

Recognize the environmental impacts of technological and scientific advancements, specifically relating to global warming, acid rain, and genetic pollution.

Identify the role of various types of organizations and governments in supporting or regulating technological development and environmental protection.

Understand the historical development of significant technologies, including nuclear energy.

Grasp the ethical considerations and potential conflicts arising from technological advancements and environmental conservation.

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Definitions:

Service Providers

Companies or individuals who offer services to others, as opposed to selling physical products.

Operations Management

The administration of business practices to create the highest level of efficiency possible within an organization, focusing on converting materials and labor into goods and services as efficiently as possible.

Scheduling Chart

A visual tool used to plan and display the timeline of tasks and activities in a project or process.

Continuous Process

An ongoing operation or production method without interruption or end points.