Vocab A
Combination of knowledge and practice that allows you to do a task well
Skill
Name three Construction Technology products
House
Bridge
Skyscraper
What is the most vital component of technology?
People
What three types of energy where discussed during this chapter?
Nonrenewable
Renewable
Unlimited
Refers to the collection of innovative tools, machinery, modifications, and software used during the construction phrase of a project
Construction Technology
Term used to describe someone who is informed about technology and feels comfortable with it
Technologically Literate
Name three Transportation Technology products
Cars
Train
Plane
Boat
Name one of the methods used for gathering materials?
Mining
Drilling
Harvesting
What were the 4 types of materials discussed in this chapter?
Raw
Processed
Manufactured
Synthetic
Includes the tools , improvements and methods that move people, animals and goods across the globe
Transportation Technology
Practical use of human knowledge to extend human abilities and to satisfy human needs and wants
Technology
Name three Communication Technology products
Phone
Computer
TV
Name two of the abilities that tools are used to increase?
Hold
Cut
Bend
Drill
Hammer
Which five time periods where discussed during the History of Technology?
Iron Age
Middle Age
The Renaissance
The Industrial Revolution
The Information Age
All equipment and programs that are used to process and communicate information
Communication Technology
Knowledge covering the general truths or laws that explain how something happens
Science
Name three Biotechnology products
Vitamins
Cereal
Medicine
How does imagination and skill relate to technology?
You have to be able think of an idea before you can create it and bring that idea to life
Name the six simple machines that are used to change direction, speed, or force
Wheel
Lever
Pulley
Wedge
Inclined Plane
Screw
Utilizes biological systems, living organisms or part of this to develop or crate different products
Biotechnology
Involves Designing sound products or structures
Decides how they should be made and what materials should be used
Engineering
What are the five types of technology discussed in this chapter
Communication
Biotech
Transportation
Construction
Manufacturing
What is the difference between Science and Technology?
Science is explaining how things work, while technology is making things happen
What are the seven resources discussed in this chapter?
People
Time
Information
Materials
Tools
Energy
Capital
The application of tools and processes developed to improve the efficiency, quality and productivity of operations
Manufacturing Technology