Define Internet and write its two uses in our daily life. How is it different from the World Wide Web (WWW).

Question

Define the Internet and write its two uses in our daily life. How is it different from the World Wide Web (WWW)?

Topic	Internet Basics (Computer Applications)
Type	Short Answer Type Questions
Class	10

Answer 1

The Internet is a worldwide system of computer networks, i.e. network of networks. Through Internet, computers become able to exchange information with each other and find diverse perspectives on issues from a global audience.
 

Two uses of the Internet are as follows:

1. E-commerce (auction, buying, and selling products).
2. Social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc).

 

The difference between www and the Internet is

1. WWW is just a common point of connectivity for information sharing that is facilitated by a global network of computers.
2. The Internet is a connection between computers and countless other devices that form a huge network of systems.