Question

thomas edison is known for creating the \first\ light bulb, getting a patent, and bringing it to commercial production. they started being commercially manufactured and sold in 1880 under edisons company, edison electric light company. the light bulb was

a discovery

nonmaterial culture

an innovation

a subculture

question 16

a cellphone company relaunches a new version of its most popular phone every year in the fall. once the new phones launch, the previously launched phones work poorly and are out of date. the company does this so consumers will buy the new phone. what is this an example of?

net neutrality

media consolidation

plant patents

planned obsolescence

Explanation:

• First question: An innovation is the creation of something new (like the light - bulb) that is then commercialized. A discovery is finding something that already exists (e.g., a new species). Non - material culture refers to ideas, beliefs, etc. A subculture is a group within a culture with distinct norms.
• Second question: Planned obsolescence is when a company designs products (like the cellphone) to become obsolete (not work well or be out - of - date) after a certain time to encourage consumers to buy new ones. Net neutrality is about equal treatment of internet data. Media consolidation is about media companies merging. Plant patents are related to patenting plants.

Answer:

• First question: C. An innovation
• Second question: D. Planned obsolescence