Question

society and the environment
oranges have lots of vitamin ___ to help prevent colds and flu. they are cheap and readily available in winter. (1)

1. an indigenous structure would be made using. (1)

a imported material that is suitable for a need
b local skills and local materials to make affordable structures that have little impact on the environment
c local skills and imported material to make expensive structures
d modern technologies to solve present day problems
technology grade 8

1. select the statement that is most correct. (1)

a a cell phone has only a positive influence for people and the environment
b the impact of the cell phone on the quality of people’s lives can be described as having a positive and a negative influence over a short period of time
c all research has that the cell phone has a negative impact on people’s lives.
d the impact of the cell phone on the quality of people’s lives and on the environment can be described as being positive and / or negative over a short or a long period of time

1. this pedestrian bridge is made with rails for the purpose of. (1)

a beauty
b safety
c stability
d indigenous relevance

1. firefighting clothing should. (1)

a improve visibility
b protect against chemicals
c protect against heat
d all a, b and c
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Explanation:

1. Indigenous structures rely on local knowledge and locally sourced, low-environmental-impact materials to build accessible, community-appropriate shelters.
2. Cell phones have mixed effects: positive (connectivity, access to resources) and negative (e-waste, distraction) that can appear both short-term and long-term.
3. Rails on pedestrian bridges are a safety feature to prevent falls and keep users secure.
4. Firefighting clothing is designed to address multiple hazards: high-visibility strips improve visibility, chemical-resistant layers protect against toxins, and heat-resistant materials shield from fire-related heat.

Answer:

1. B. local skills and local materials to make affordable structures that have little impact on the environment
2. D. The impact of the cell phone on the quality of people's lives and on the environment can be described as being positive and / or negative either in a short or a long period of time
3. B. Safety
4. D. All A, B and C