Question

Which of the following best describes science fiction?

a. The events and characters are ordinary.
b. The story is set in the present or past
c. The characters often face problems related to future technological advances

Answer 1

Science fiction has to do with
1) Science - the stories are based on technology, often technology that doeis not yet exist, often space travel
2) Fiction, so not real stories
So the correct answer is :C. Characters often face problems related to future technological advancements.
Science fiction lets us imagine stories that are not possible today such as human cloning and make us question what ethical and other problems would arise.

Answer 2

C. The characters often face problems related to future technological advances

Step-by-step explanation:

Science fiction is a literary genre that explores the effects and consequences on humans concerning technological improvements and advancements which may have worsened (dystopia) or improved (utopia) life and society.

This genre usually develops the psychological impact and conflict that individuals encounter in a technologically-advanced environment.

An example of a scienfe fiction book is 1984 by George Orwell.