Vocabulary from Science and Technology Lecture Notes

Vocabulary flashcards based on key terms and concepts from the lecture notes on science and technology.

opposition

The act of opposing or resisting.

powerful

Having great power or strength.

hypothesis

A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence.

predictable

Able to be foretold or expected.

strengthen

To make something stronger.

opponent

A person who opposes or competes against another.

experiment

A scientific procedure to make a discovery or test a hypothesis.

scientific

Relating to or based on science.

technical problems

Issues related to technology or the functioning of devices.

install updates

To apply the latest improvements or fixes to software or hardware.

cloud storage

A model of computer data storage in which the digital data is stored in logical pools.

digital detox

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices.

e-reader

An electronic device used for reading digital books.

gravity

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth.

tropical

Relating to the tropics, the regions of Earth located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

biodiversity

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat.

gene therapy

The experimental technique that uses genes to treat or prevent disease.

drought

A prolonged dry period in the natural climate cycle that can occur anywhere in the world.

multimedia

Using more than one medium of expression or communication.

impact

The strong effect or influence that something has on a situation.

index

A list of items in a specific order, such as a catalog or an inventory.

analysis

A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

interact

To act in such a way as to have an effect on another.

microchip

An integrated circuit used for processing information.