the knowledge of nature is extremely important to develop technology.support the statement by giving three examples
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1.Knowledge of nature is important to develop technology which slowly loosens the shackles of environment on man. Human beings are better able to develop technology after they develop better understanding of natural laws.
2.When the level of technology is low the stage of human development is primitive. Man adapts to the dictates of nature (Environmental Determinism).
3.With social and cultural development, human beings begin to understand nature, develop more efficient technology and move from a state of necessity to a state of freedom.( Possibilism)
ANSWER:
The development of technology results in the standard of living of people thereby improving the economic development of a country. However the knowledge of nature is very important to develop new technology.
EXPLANATION:
Knowledge about nature is extremely important to develop technology:
- Comprehending the concepts of heat and friction facilitated in discovering fire. Man discovered fire after rubbing 2 stone pieces. Nature taught him the friction concept.
- Comprehending the secrets of genetics and DNA enabled to surmount several diseases. Several acquired and congenital diseases, are treated by modern science after a detailed study of the genetics’ features.
- The laws of aerodynamics were used to develop faster planes. Helicopters and aeroplanes were developed after comprehending the aerodynamics laws