APEX APES 1.1.3 Study Applied Science and Technology

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Branch of physics

Studies properties of sand and related materials.

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Acoustics

Study of sound and its properties.

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Applied science

Practical application of scientific knowledge.

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Biostimulation

Enhancing natural bacteria to clean environments.

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Biotechnology

Using living organisms for societal benefits.

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Climate

Weather conditions in a specific area.

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Ecosystem

Interactions between living and nonliving organisms.

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Engineering

Designing and creating structures and systems.

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Environmental DNA (eDNA) surveillance

Detecting organisms via environmental DNA samples.

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Gel electrophoresis

Technique separating molecules by size and charge.

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Geographic Information System (GIS)

System for managing and analyzing geographical data.

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Global Positioning System (GPS)

Satellite-based navigation providing positional information.

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Invasive species

Non-native species that outcompete local species.

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Negative control

Sample without the experimental factor being tested.

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Positive control

Sample known to contain the experimental factor.

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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Technique amplifying DNA for analysis.

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Remote sensing

Gathering data about Earth from a distance.

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System

Interconnected components functioning together.

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Technology

Application of scientific principles to solve problems.

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Topography

Features shaping the Earth's surface.

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Reproduction of invasive species

Rapid reproduction outcompetes native species.

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Methods for species identification

Using eDNA, netting, or electric stunning.

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DNA analysis process

Fragmentation, amplification, and comparison of DNA.

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