Green revolution
What is the green revolution?
A period of rapid transformation / advanced in agriculture in 40s- 60s
What is the internet?
Global network connecting technology and people
What is a satellite?
An object that orbits earth
What does ISS stand for
International space station
What is biotechnology?
Using living organisms or science to improve products and health
What was the goal of the green revolution?
Increase food production/reduce famine
What is one way the internet changed everyday
Ife?
It made communication and finding info faster and easier
What are satellites used for
Communication, GPS, weather forecasts
Where is the International Space Station located
In space
What is an example of biotechnology
Vaccines or medical reasearch or genetic engineering
What technology did the green revolution use?
Modern irrigation systems & chemical fertilizers & pesticides & modern farming equipmet/tools
How did the internet impact education?
Gave students and teachers easier access to information and online learning
Who launched the first satellite
Russia
Why was ISS created?
Scientific research and international cooperation
What is genetic engineering?
Changing organism’s DNA for traits
What was one negative effect of the Greem revolution?
Pollution, soil damage, overuse of water and fertilizer
How did the internet change business and communication?
It made communication faster and allowed global online buisness
What was the first satellite launched into space called?
Sputnik
What countries worked together on the ISS?
Us, Russia, Japan, Canada, some European countries
How has biotechnology improved medicine?
Create vaccines, treatments, and disease reasearch
How did the development of technology effect the green revolution?
Advanced irrigation, development of pesticides & chemical fertilizers improved efficient farming
What is one major negative effect of the internet?
Misinformation, hacking, privacy concerns
How was satellite technology important during Cold War?
It helped with scientific research, communication, and spying
Rivals like us and Russia cooperated peacefully
What’s an ethical concern about biotechnology?
Cloning, genetic modification, privacy concerns