APEX APES 1.1.3 Study Applied Science and Technology

Branch of physics

Studies properties of sand and related materials.

Acoustics

Study of sound and its properties.

Applied science

Practical application of scientific knowledge.

Biostimulation

Enhancing natural bacteria to clean environments.

Biotechnology

Using living organisms for societal benefits.

Climate

Weather conditions in a specific area.

Ecosystem

Interactions between living and nonliving organisms.

Engineering

Designing and creating structures and systems.

Environmental DNA (eDNA) surveillance

Detecting organisms via environmental DNA samples.

Gel electrophoresis

Technique separating molecules by size and charge.

Geographic Information System (GIS)

System for managing and analyzing geographical data.

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Satellite-based navigation providing positional information.

Invasive species

Non-native species that outcompete local species.

Negative control

Sample without the experimental factor being tested.

Positive control

Sample known to contain the experimental factor.

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Technique amplifying DNA for analysis.

Remote sensing

Gathering data about Earth from a distance.

System

Interconnected components functioning together.

Technology

Application of scientific principles to solve problems.

Topography

Features shaping the Earth's surface.

Reproduction of invasive species

Rapid reproduction outcompetes native species.

Methods for species identification

Using eDNA, netting, or electric stunning.

DNA analysis process

Fragmentation, amplification, and comparison of DNA.