Question #N1268
Many people, including historians, have been fascinated by the impact of technological change on societies. Although the impact of technology on society is often seen as a positive, it can have a negative effect, especially when a new technology is introduced into a society without much thought being given to its impact. For example, the introduction of new technologies to societies where traditional methods have been used for generations can have a negative impact on the environment. Such environmental degradation, however, can be avoided by carefully considering the impact of new technologies before they are introduced. What is the main idea of the passage?
The passage is primarily concerned withCorrect Answer is: B
The passage suggests that the introduction of new technology can negatively impact the environment, and it argues that such negative impacts can be avoided by considering the potential impacts of new technologies before they are introduced. The passage does not discuss advantages and disadvantages, the history of technological change, or the resistance to new technology, which are the primary concerns of the other choices.