Name: ________________________ Class: ____________________ Date: _________ UNIT 20 THE IMPORTANCE OF TECHNOLOGY IN EVERYDAY LIFE Theme 5 Investigating Technology

SECTION A Instructions: Each question is followed by four options, A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answer. 20.1 The Limitations of Humans and Devices to Overcome Them Activity that can be done Memorize 10 telephone numbers Lift a 10 kg box Swim in water Table 1 1. Activity that cannot be done Memorize 100 telephone numbers Lift a 20 kg box Fly in the air

What conclusion can be made from the information shown in Table 1? A Humans can do various activities. B Humans have different abilities. C Humans have limited abilities. D Humans have extraordinary abilities. Which of the following does not show the use of technology? A B

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Rocket Hovercraft 3.

Helicopter Commuter

Which of the following can be placed in the above group? A Bus B Computer C Tractor D Road Uncle Toh is a furniture maker. What are the important tools which can help him do his work? I Hammer II Chisel III Calculator IV Wheelbarrow A C I and II only I, II and III only B I and IV only D II, III and IV only

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Diagram 1 5. Diagram 1 shows a child who wishes to observe a bird on a tree at the other side of the river. Which of the following devices can help the child? A Binoculars B Magnifying glass C Microscope D Telescope I Which of the following activities involve technology? II

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I and II only I and III only III and IV only I, II and IV only

Diagram 2 7. The device shown in Diagram 2 helps to overcome the limitation of the human A brain. B body. C eye. Dear.

Diagram 3 8. What is the disadvantage of the device shown in Diagram 3 compared with the human being? I Cannot think II Cannot differentiate between good and bad behaviour III Can do a lot of work quickly without rest A I only B II only C I and II only D I, II, and III

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Diagram 4 The device shown in Diagram 4 enables humans A to lift heavy objects. B to plough fields easily. C to move fast. D to climb hills.

10. A farmer wants to pluck rambutans from a tall tree. Devices that can help him are I a ladder II a long pole III a rope IV a knife A I and II only B I and III only C I, II and IV only D II, III and IV only

SECTION B
Answer all the questions. 20.1 The Limitations of Humans and Devices to Overcome Them

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Diagram 1 Diagram 1 shows the use of different devices to overcome the limitations of humans. (a) Name devices X and Y. X :______________________________________________________________ Y: ______________________________________________________________ (b) Why do humans need the devices? ______________________________________________________________ (c) How are the devices used to overcome the limitations of humans? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

(d) For each of the following limitations, state the device which can be used to overcome it.

Human limitation i. Inability to hear heartbeat ii. Inability to solve complicated mathemitical problems iii. Inability to speak loud enough to be heard in a hall iv. Inability to speak to a person who is far away

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Q Diagram 2

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Diagram 2 shows different activities carried out by humans. (a) i. Which activities involve the use of technology? ______________________________________________________________ ii. Explain your answer in (a)i. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ (b) Which activities do not involve the use of technology? Why? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ (c) Explain the meaning of technology. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

Name: ________________________ Class: ____________________ Date: _________

UNIT 21

DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY

Theme 5 Investigating Technology

SECTION A Instructions: Each question is followed by four options, A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answer. 21.1 Development of Technology 1. Which of the following shows the correct sequence in the development of technology in water transport? A Sampan raft sailing boat motor boat B Sailing boat motor boat sampan raft C Raft sampan sailing boat motor boat D Motor boat sailing boat raft sampan

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Diagram 1 The invention of which of the following devices has led to the development of the cart shown in Diagram 1? A Wooden plank B Wheel C Engine D The technique of breeding cows Raft sampan X steamboat

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The information above shows the development of technology in water transport. What is probably represented by X? A B C D Sailing boat Submarine Motor boat Oar Stones Wooden planks Concrete Steel

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The development of technology has led to the use of the materials shown in the list above in the field of A construction. B transport. C communication. D agriculture.

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Diagram 2 Diagram 2 shows a vehicle used in the past. Which of the following inventions has enabled the manufacture of cars to replace the vehicle shown in Diagram 2? I Petrol engine II Railway III Rubber tyre A II only B I and II only C I and III only D I, II and III

Diagram 3 6. Diagram 3 shows the development of technology in bridge construction. In what aspects are the bridges different ? I In the materials used. II In the design of the bridges. III In the use of the bridges. A C I and II only II and III only B D I and III only I, II and III

Diagram 4 7. Diagram 4 shows the early invention of a tool for agriculture. This invention shows that humans in ancient times A were not good in agriculture. B did not know the use of iron. C lived in stone caves. D lived in forests.

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Diagram 5 Diagram 5 shows a modern method used in agriculture. The development of this technology enables A water to be saved. B various vegetation to be cropped. C vegetables to be cropped in barren land such as a desert. D labour cost to be cut down.

Diagram 6 9. The development of technology leads to the invention shown in Diagram 6. This invention enables humans to communicate I without wires. II more widely. III globally. A I and II only B I and III only C II and III only D I, II and III

10. Which of the following developments of technology gives a high crop yield of good quality? A Tractor B Irrigation channels C Harvester D Chemical fertilizer

Diagram 7 11. The use of the electric train shown in Diagram 7 I prevents noise pollution. II prevents the occurrence of flash floods. III reduces traffic jam. IV reduces air pollution. A I and II only B II and IV only C I, III and IV only D I, II, III and IV 21.3 The Advantages and Disadvantages of Technology to Mankind 12. Which of the following does not give contribution to agriculture? A Pesticide B Vacuum cleaner C Helicopter D Dam

Telephone Satellite Facsimile SMS

13. The development of technology shown in the above list has benefited mankind in the field of A communication. B transport. C agriculture. D construction.

14. Technology can be harmful to mankind if A it is not developed continuously. B too much inventions are produced. C it is used for various purposes. D it is not used wisely and responsibly. 15. A factory is built near a river and a housing area. The side effects which may occur are I noise pollution. II air pollution. III water pollution. IV traffic jam. A I and II only B II and IV only C I, II and III only D II, III and IV only 16. Which of the following inventions is harmful to mankind? A Rocket B Satellite C Telescope D Nuclear weapon 17. The invention of various modern machines enables humans to mine the earths resources faster. What is the effect of this development? A The cost of the earths resources rises. B The earths resources are renewable. C The earths resources get used up faster. D Technology develops more rapidly.

Fan Air-conditioner

18. Which of the following is the contribution of the invention shown above? A To make a place more comfortable B To reduce work C To give entertainment D To save electricity

SECTION B
Answer all the questions. 21.1 Development of Technology

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Diagram 1 Diagram 1 shows the development of technology in construction. (a) Predict the type of house which existed before the type of house X was built. ______________________________________________________________ (b) State three technological inventions which have enabled the construction of building Y. 1.______________________________________________________________ 2.______________________________________________________________ 3. ______________________________________________________________ (c) If building Y is built to replace building X on the same piece of land, explain the advantages obtained. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ (d) The list below shows some technological inventions which have contributed to the development in the filed of construction Steel Crane Helicopter i. What is the development in the field of construction which has followed the technological inventions above? ______________________________________________________________

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ii. Name two tall buildings in our country which were built because of the above inventions. 1. ______________________________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________________________

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rocket

spacecraft

Diagram 2 2. Diagram 2 shows the development of technology in air transport. (a) State two achievements of humans which have resulted from this development. 1. ______________________________________________________________ 2.______________________________________________________________ (b) Scientists are now making an effort to build space stations in outer space. i. Will this effort be successful? Why? ______________________________________________________________ ii. State two other inventions which are needed to make this effort successful. 1.______________________________________________________________ 2.______________________________________________________________ (c) Predict the future lives of humans if space technology keeps on developing. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 21.3 The Advantages and Disadvantages of Technology to Mankind

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Diagram 3 Diagram 3 shows how a community of people lived in ancient times. (a) Does this type of life still exist now? Why? ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________ (b) Assume that development of technology has not occurred and life has not changed. i. State how you and the other members of your family will be living at the present time. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ii. Will you be happy if you and the other members of your family live in that way? Why? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ (c) State three technological inventions which the community shown in Diagram 3 needs the most. 1.______________________________________________________________ 2.______________________________________________________________ 3.______________________________________________________________ (d) Why is the development of technology very important to mankind? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________