Development of the Microprocessor Is Most Likely to Be Considered

question 25

Multiple Choice

Development of the microprocessor is most likely to be considered the single most important innovation in technology because:

• A) it has made the economies of the world's nation-states less intertwined.
• B) it has enabled the explosive growth of low-cost computing.
• C) it has increased the national differences in the cost and quality of factors of production.
• D) it has helped in increasing barriers to international trade and investment.
• E) it has isolated nations from each other by distance, time zones, and language.

Understand different forms of descent and kinship organization.

Recognize and describe the significance of kinship terminology in various societies.

Identify and analyze the factors that influence social structures and relationships, including age and descent.

Compare and contrast different kinship systems and their societal roles.

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Definitions:

Satellite

A man-made satellite launched to circle the Earth or another celestial body to gather data or facilitate communication.

Microwave

Electromagnetic waves with frequencies between 300 MHz and 300 GHz, used in telecommunications, cooking, and radar technology.

Radio

A technology that uses radio waves to transmit and receive sound and other types of information.

Fiber

A type of material used in making textiles or a dietary component found in foods, or in technology, thin strands of glass or plastic used in fiber-optic communications.