All of the Following Is True of the Technology Used

question 58

Multiple Choice

All of the following is true of the technology used in developing scientific instruments EXCEPT:

• A) It produced improvements in such instruments as telescopes, microscopes, thermometers and barometers, all of which had practical applications.
• B) It established a hierarchy of production, with engineers at the top and theoretical scientists a bit below.
• C) It inspired an exchange of knowledge between engineers and scientists.
• D) It inspired craftsmanship and experimentation that ultimately led to such innovations as the steam engine.

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Definitions:

Crutzen's Approach

A perspective introduced by Nobel Laureate Paul Crutzen suggesting humans have significantly altered the Earth's geology and ecosystems, leading to a new geological epoch known as the Anthropocene.

Biopiracy

The practice of commercially exploiting natural resources or indigenous knowledge of a culture or country without fair compensation to its people or origins.

Environmental Devastation

Severe and often irreversible damage to the natural environment as a result of human activity or natural disasters, leading to loss of ecosystems and biodiversity.

Biocolonialism

The control or patenting of biological resources and indigenous knowledge by foreign entities or corporations, leading to exploitation and genetic theft from indigenous and local communities.