International space station
What is the International Space Station?
This orbiting laboratory allows scientists from many countries to work together in space.
What do satellites allow people around the world to do instantly?
Communicate
What molecule carries genetic information in living things?
DNA
What technology connects billions of people around the world instantly?
Internet
What did the Green Revolution mainly increase around the world?
Food production
What is international collaboration?
The ISS helps globalization by encouraging this type of cooperation between nations.
What system uses satellites to help people navigate locations?
GPS
What field of science studies genes and heredity?
Genetics
What is buying and selling products online called?
E-commerce
What farming method helped provide water to crops during the Green Revolution?
Irrigation
What is science and technology research?
Astronauts aboard the ISS conduct experiments that improve this field on Earth.
What natural events can weather satellites help predict?
Hurricanes or storms
Biotechnology can create crops resistant to what two problems?
Diseases and pests
What spreads quickly worldwide through social media and websites?
Information or news
What continent benefited greatly from the Green Revolution?
Asia
In how long does the ISS orbit the Earth?
The ISS orbits this planet every 90 minutes.
What worldwide network became more advanced because of satellite technology?
Internet
What method uses unique DNA patterns to identify people?
DNA fingerprinting
What type of education allows students to learn from anywhere in the world?
Answer: Online learning or distance learning
Who is called the “Father of the Green Revolution”?
Norman Borlaug
What is NASA?
This U.S. space agency is one of the major ISS partners.
What type of satellite sends television and phone signals across the world?
Communication satellite
What is the process of changing an organism’s genes called?
Genetic engineering
How did the Internet increase globalization?
Faster and easier communication
What was one negative environmental effect of the Green Revolution?
Increased use of pesticides or fertilizers