CEE 181 / CEE181 QUIZ REVIEW CHAPTERS 1 – 7 COMPLETE MODULES
Chapter 1
Module 1
• Question 1
10 out of 10 points
The future of humankind is
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Selected Answer:
human values and culture
Answers: human values and culture
solar flares and magnetic flux
geological structures and magma
social networks
• Question 2
10 out of 10 points
The idea that humans are a design space and, for example, are being wired up with robotic extensions, is important to discuss because
Selected Answer:
it forces us to consider what being human really means
Answers: we need to understand how much more we can do as cyborgs
providing prosthetics assuages our guilt over those injured on our behalf in war
it forces us to consider what being human really means we must learn to manage our robot babies
• Question 3
10 out of 10 points
The rat brain robot reminds us
Selected Answer:
that the integration of biology and machine is closer than you may think and may have been here all along....
Answers: that the integration of biology and machine is closer than you may think and may have been here all along....
to feed the cat
that a mind is a terrible thing to waste rats will eventually take over the world
• Question 4
10 out of 10 points
As discussed in this lecture, augmented cognition or "augcog" is
Selected Answer:
an integration of humans and information technology (e.g., computers and networks) that enables humans to function more effectively in the increasingly technology-enabled world in which we live
Answers: a future goal of AI research
the result of using performance enhancing drugs like Adderall a way that human intelligence is simulated in computers
an integration of humans and information technology (e.g., computers and networks) that enables humans to function more effectively in the increasingly technology-enabled world in which we live
• Question 5
10 out of 10 points
What is valid reason why someone would birth a Neanderthal?
Selected Answer:
Because birthing a Neanderthal would generate instant notoreity and fame.
Answers: Because birthing a Neanderthal poses no ethical concerns.
Because birthing a Neanderthal would answer all questions regarding human evolution.
Because birthing a Neanderthal would generate instant notoreity and fame.
Because birthing a Neanderthal, currently, is rather inexpensive.
• Question 6
10 out of 10 points
Questions about birthing Neanderthals are not a silly waste of time because
Selected Answer:
the technology is nearly ready, but the moral and ethical implications are only starting to be discussed
Answers: we could never be successful
the technology is nearly ready, but the moral and ethical implications are only starting to be discussed
Neanderthals are too smart to let us do that
humans could ultimately be threatened by Neanderthals
• Question 7
10 out of 10 points
The rat-brained robot is a cyborg.
Selected Answer:
Tru e
Answers: Tru e False
Module 2
• Question 1
10 out of 10 points
There is very likely no connection between technology and the number of humans that can survive on planet earth.
Selected Answer:
Fals e
Answers: True
Fals e
• Question 2
10 out of 10 points
Most science historians are likely to agree that the most important "event" in human history is the Industrial Revolution.
Selected Answer:
Tru e
Answers: Tru e
False
• Question 3
The efficiency of modern industrial agriculture is required
10 out of 10 points
Selected Answer:
to feed the large and growing human population
Answers: to demonstrate that modern technology is always a great thing
to feed the large and growing human population
to give the machines practice for when they take over
to ensure that food is pure and healthy
• Question 4
The inequalities which economists term "the Great Divergence":
10 out of 10 points
Selected Answer:
Is indicative of a complex interaction of economics, technology, and culture
Answers: Can be resolved by distributing income
Can be diminished by ensuring that all cultures have computers
Is indicative of a complex interaction of economics, technology, and culture
Will soon disappear once Sustainability is achieved
• Question 5
The Great Divergence occurred because:
10 out of 10 points
Selected Answer:
Economic advancement came quickly to technology-enabled societies, whereas societies without technology did not advance at a similar rate.
Answers: Cultures disagree over certain ethical beliefs.
Technology was unfairly hoarded by those who invented it. Attitudes about economic success differed between cultures.
Economic advancement came quickly to technology-enabled societies, whereas societies without technology did not advance at a similar rate.
Module 3
• Question 1
0 out of 10 points
“Embedded water” is an idea that helps us assess environmental impact by estimating
Selected Answer:
The amount of water it takes to induce a “swimmer’s ear” infection
Answers: The body weight of grazing animals to determine soil compaction ratios
The amount of water it takes to induce a “swimmer’s ear” infection
The moisture content of soils used in different industrial agriculture approaches
The amount of water used to produce commonly used and traded items
The remaining volume of water in an underground aquifer
• Question 2
What sector in the United States consumes the most water?
10 out of 10 points
Selected Answer:
The agricultural sector
Answers: The agricultural sector
The residential sector The industrial sector
The commercial sector
• Question 3
Which of these are true about societal development and economic growth:
10 out of 10 points
Selected Answers:
The trade space involved in human development and economic growth is increasingly large and complicated.
Developing societies need increasingly more energy to fuel their development.
Now that humankind is aware of the negative effects of energy production using fossil fuels, developing countries find themselves in a quandary over their use.
Answers: The trade space involved in human development and economic growth is increasingly large and complicated.
Developing societies need increasingly more energy to fuel their development.
Now that humankind is aware of the negative effects of energy production using fossil fuels, developing countries find themselves in a quandary over their use.
Developing countries should use only renewable energy to fuel their development.
• Question 4
10 out of 10 points
What is the primary reason that suggests Phoenix does not have to worry about its water supply for the foreseeable future?
Selected Answer:
Phoenix has water rights associated with its agricultural activities.
Answers: Phoenix has an unusually large groundwater system.
Rainfall in Phoenix far exceeds the demand for water in Phoenix.
Phoenix has water rights associated with its agricultural activities.
The Salt River is a government-protected waterway.
• Question 5
10 out of 10 points
When we consider resources like fresh water and phosphorus, it's better to consider it a "price point" issue than it is to fear that we will "run out."
Selected Answer:
Tru e
Answers: Tru e
False
Module 4
• Question 1
Among the reasons the "climate change" debate is so fractious are:
10 out of 10 points
Selected Answers:
There are still significant differences of opinion about how much climate change is natural, and how much is caused by human impacts.
Some oversimplify and view it as a problem to be solved instead of a condition to be managed
Developed countries cannot simply tell developing countries to stop burning fossil fuels.
Answers: There are still significant differences of opinion about how much climate change is natural, and how much is caused by human impacts.
Relevant aspects of the carbon cycle and associated greenhouse effects are still not completely understood.
Some oversimplify and view it as a problem to be solved instead of a condition to be managed
Developed countries cannot simply tell developing countries to stop burning fossil fuels.
• Question 2
10 out of 10 points
Which of these are approaches to solar radiation management?
Selected Answer:
high altitude reflective balloons and sulfur-seeded clouds to
increase albedo
Answers: carbon capture, liquification, and storage in underground aquifers
high altitude reflective balloons and sulfur-seeded clouds to increase albedo
iron fertilization of the ocean to increase phytoplankton uptake of CO2.
increased use of sunblock with protection levels above SPF 30.
• Question 3
10 out of 10 points
Which of the following earth systems are independent of the carbon cycle?
Selected Answer:
None
Answers: Nitrogen Water
Food and agriculture
None
• Question 4
10 out of 10 points
Once technology exists that can control carbon levels in the atmosphere the true problem surfaces because now we must come to agreement on what kind of world we want.
Selected Answer:
Tru e
Answers: Tru e
False
• Question 5
The major branches of geoengineering include (select all that apply):
10 out of 10 points
Selected Answers:
Solar radiation management
Carbon capture and sequestration
Answers: Solar radiation management
Renewable energies Material recycling
Design for the environment
Module 5
Carbon capture and sequestration
Life cycle assessment
• Question 1
10 out of 10 points
The polarization in public debate over topics like climate change helps to clarify the arguments and establish clear "sides".
Selected Answer:
Fals e
Answers: True
Fals e
• Question 2
10 out of 10 points
Despite the fact that humans are responsible for mobilizing under 10% of the carbon on earth (compared to 90% of the iron!), it is vital to remember that:
Selected Answer:
Almost all of the human-mobilized portion ends up in the atmosphere.
Answers: Carbon is an important element to mobilize.
Humans do other very good things for the earth.
Almost all of the human-mobilized portion ends up in the atmosphere.
Mobilizing carbon is the only way to measure its footprint.
• Question 3
10 out of 10 points
Managing earth systems in the Anthropocene involves far more than climate change.
Selected Tru e
Answer:
Answers: Tru e
False
• Question 4
10 out of 10 points
Burning biofuels seems like a great way to exploit carbon-based fuels while approaching net zero increase in atmospheric carbon until you remember:
Selected Answers:
Phosphorus is used in fertilizers and must be mined.
Growing biomass for fuel implicates Nitrogen in fertilizer use (which comes through an energy intensive process).
Even if the biofuel is from a non-food source, it usually requires fairly intensive care to optimize production.
Answers: Phosphorus is used in fertilizers and must be mined.
Growing biomass for fuel implicates Nitrogen in fertilizer use (which comes through an energy intensive process).
All the smoke you generated
Even if the biofuel is from a non-food source, it usually requires fairly intensive care to optimize production.
Chapter2 Module 1
• Question 1
The nation-state is a technology which evolved to:
10 out of 10 points
Selected Answer:
All of the above
Answers: Ensure recognition of sovereignty within artificial geo- political borders
Manage the complexity of merged people groups as a unit Become the primary source of authority in global affairs
All of the above
• Question 2
The acronym, NGO, stands for:
10 out of 10 points
Selected Answer:
Correct Answer:
non governmental organization
Evaluation Method Correct Answer
Contains Non-governmental organ izations
Contains Nongovernmental organizations
Contains Non governmental organ izations
Contains Non-governmental organization
Contains Nongovernmental organi zation
Contains Non governmental organization
Contains Non-Governmental organ ization
Contains non-government organizations
Contains non-government organiz ation
• Question 3
10 out of 10 points
Fundamentalisms (of all kinds including environmental, economic, religious, etc.) generally arise in response to:
Selected Answer:
increasing rates of change and increasing complexity in the world
Answers: societally polarizing topics like human embryonic stem cell research
moral failures and unethical behavior strong and charismatic leaders
increasing rates of change and increasing complexity in the world
• Question 4
10 out of 10 points
Since its inception, the dominance of the nation-state in world affairs has been obvious, but lately absolute nation-state control has been diluted by the rise of
Selected Answer:
Numerous NGOs, trans- and multi-national corporations, and (presumably) non-political global bodies like the UN
Answers: Global religions like Christianity and Islam
Powerful and influential billionaires providing seed money for technology development throughout the world
Numerous NGOs, trans- and multi-national corporations, and (presumably) non-political global bodies like the UN
Threat of global pandemics from viruses like ebola and swine flu
• Question 5
10 out of 10 points
Recent nation-state employment of private military companies makes us all more aware of the tragedies of war.
Selected Answer:
Fals e
Answers: True
Fals e
• Question 6
10 out of 10 points
The world was responsible for the most global trading about 1000 years ago.
Selected Answer:
Islamic
Answers: Chinese Christian
Islamic
Latin American
Module 2
• Question 1
10 out of 10 points
Information technology changes faster than:
Selected Answer:
All of the above
Answers: Law Culture
Ethical structures
All of the above
• Question 2
10 out of 10 points
Now that the internet is established, the information growth in the world is slowing down.
Selected Answer:
Fals e
Answers: True
Fals e
• Question 3
The logistic growth (S) curve:
0 out of 10 points
Selected Answer:
B. shows slow(ish) development of technology followed by rapid uptake and then market saturation
Answers: A. shows how technology develops at a snail’s pace
B. shows slow(ish) development of technology followed by rapid uptake and then market saturation
C. shows the population trend of flour beetles in a bag of flour
D. B and C
• Question 4
The term technology includes:
10 out of 10 points
Selected Answer:
All of the above
Answers: Artifacts, machines, and physical
products Information systems
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