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Sicence
Units 7-9
Question | Answer |
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Conservation | careful use of a resource so that it may be available for a future generation |
Preservation | Setting a resource aside so that it will not be used by future generations |
Geologic hazard | Naturally or man-made occurring condition or phenomenon that presents a risk or is a potential danger to life |
geologic map | representation of a region which is recorded earth information |
delineate | To trace the outline; to draw; sketch |
desalination | to remove salts and other chemicals from sea or saline water |
electronic communication | system for the transmission of information using electronic technology |
technology design process | Recognizing the problem, proposing a solution, implementing the solution, evaluating the solution, and communicating the problem, design and solution |
technology education | Application of tools, materials, processes and systems to solve problems and extend human capabilities |
system | group of related objects that work together to achieve a desired result |
physical technology | ways that humans construct, manufacture and transport products |
tool | Any device used to extend human capabilities including computer based tools |
commodities | economic goods or products before they are processed and/or given a brand name such as product of agriculture |
transportation systems | group of related parts that function together to perform a major task in any form of transportation |
Information technology | The technical means that humans create to store and transmit information |
instructional technology | Any mechanical aide(computer) used to assist in or enhance the process of teaching and learning |
manufacturing technology | ways that humans produce goods and products |
biomedical technology | application of health care theories to develop methods, products and provided services |
construction technology | ways that humans build construction on site |
transportation technology | physical way humans move materials, goods and people |