3-D: Short for three-dimensional, referring to objects that have height, width, and depth.
algorithm: A sequence of rules or steps designed to solve a problem systematically. Algorithms are essential in mathematics and programming to derive solutions.
islands: Collections of landmass formed in arcs across vast ocean expanses. Examples include the Hawaiian Islands, the Aleutian Islands, and the Republic of Fiji, which consists of over 300 islands.
broadcast: To transmit information over a broad area. This can include sound waves from speakers or electromagnetic signals from electronic devices, allowing newscasters to share information with audiences worldwide.
computer science: The academic field focused on the study of computational principles and their applications. Researchers in this domain are referred to as computer scientists.
Coral: Marine organisms that typically create hard, stone-like exoskeletons and inhabit coral reefs (composed of the exoskeletons of deceased ancestors).
engineering: A discipline that applies mathematical and scientific principles to tackle real-world problems. Professionals in this field are called engineers.
environment: The totality of surroundings that affect living organisms, including ecosystems, weather, and conditions influencing species interactions.
Habitat: Natural areas where various species of animals and plants live, such as deserts, coral reefs, or freshwater lakes, enriching biodiversity.
Hexagonal: A geometric figure with six equal sides, originating from Greek terminology.
internet: A vast electronic network facilitating communication and the exchange of information among computers globally, including file downloads and data sharing.
Larva: The juvenile form of certain insects, distinct from their adult stage, such as caterpillars (larval butterflies) and maggots (larval flies). The term can also apply to stages in the development of fish, frogs, and other animals.
link: A connection or relationship between two entities.
Mariana Trench: A deep, crescent-shaped canyon located on the ocean floor of the Pacific, near the eastern Philippines. It spans about 2,550 kilometers (1,500 miles) in length and 70 kilometers (43 miles) in width, formed by the convergence of tectonic plates.
junior high school: Referring to students in grades 6 through 8 in the US educational system, serving as a transition before high school, though some systems may classify sixth graders differently.
monitor: To observe, assess, or track something regularly or continuously.
motor: A device that transforms electrical energy into mechanical movement; also refers to movement in biological contexts.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: (NOAA) A scientific agency within the US Department of Commerce, originally established in 1807, focusing on fisheries, marine mammal conservation, seabed research, and atmospheric studies.
programming: The use of coding languages to write or alter sets of instructions that direct a computer’s functions. Such instructions are encapsulated in what are known as computer programs. Individuals who develop or modify software are termed programmers.
Reminiscence: The action of recalling past experiences.
Leaf: Composed of rocks, corals, and sand formations that rise from the seabed, sometimes surfacing above or beneath the water.
Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF): Established in 1950, this competition represents one of three initiatives by the Science Society, inviting approximately 2,000 high school students from up to 70 regions to present their independent research, competing for an average of $9 million in awards annually.
robot: A machine capable of perceiving its environment, processing information, and executing specific actions, either autonomously or under human guidance.
simulation: (v. Simulated) The process of creating a representation of certain conditions, functions, or aspects of a physical system using computational methods, typically involving mathematical calculations to mimic how the system evolves over time or reacts to various scenarios.
Solar energy: The energy derived from sunlight, which can be harnessed for heat or converted into electrical energy. Wind power is also considered a type of solar energy due to its reliance on temperature variations and air density influenced by solar heating.
system: A group of interrelated components that function together to achieve a specific objective, such as the heart and blood in the body’s circulatory system or the various elements making up a transportation infrastructure.
technology: The application of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems, especially in industries, leading to the development of devices, processes, and systems.
Tether: A cord or link used to secure objects in a semi-fixed position, or the act of attaching an object to a specific location, similar to the game of tetherball.
Transplant: (In medicine) The process of replacing organs, tissues, or cells from other organisms, also applicable for moving materials.
Turbulence: (n. Turbulence) Refers to sudden and unpredictable fluctuations in a fluid (including air), characterized by irregular velocity changes rather than a consistent flow.
typhoon: A type of tropical cyclone occurring in the Pacific Ocean or Indian Sea, exhibiting wind speeds exceeding 119 km/h (74 mph). Such storms are referred to as hurricanes in the Atlantic.
wave: A disturbance or change that propagates through space or medium in a regular, oscillating manner.
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