acronym: A word made by combining the first letters or letter groups of several words. For example, STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Radar is an acronym for RAdio Detection And Ranging. Even lasers are an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
anxiety: A nervous reaction to an event that causes excessive anxiety or concern. People who suffer from anxiety may also have panic attacks.
app: Abbreviation for an application or computer program designed for a specific task.
archive: (adjective: archive) The collection and storage of materials such as sounds, videos, data, objects, etc. so that they can be found and used when needed. The term also refers to the process of collecting and storing such things. The person who performs this task is known as an archivist.
ash: (in biology) A group of deciduous trees in the olive family that are popular for landscaping and timber.
Note: A phenomenon in which mental resources are concentrated on a specific object or event.
beetle: An order of insects known as Coleoptera, which includes at least 350,000 species. Adults tend to have stiff and/or horn-like “forefeathers” that cover the wings used for flight.
climate: In general, weather conditions that normally exist in an area or over a long period of time.
climate change: Significant long-term changes in Earth’s climate. It can occur naturally or in response to human activities such as burning fossil fuels or deforestation.
diversity: A wide range of similar items, ideas, and people. In a social context, it can refer to diverse experiences and cultural backgrounds. (in biology) various life forms.
ecologist: A scientist who works in the field of biology, which deals with the relationships between living things and their physical environment.
ecosystem: A group of organisms (including microorganisms, plants, and animals) and their physical environment that interact within a particular climate. Examples include tropical coral reefs, rainforests, alpine meadows, and polar tundra. The term can also be applied to elements that make up artificial environments, such as businesses, classrooms, and the Internet.
forest: An area of land that is mostly covered with trees and other woody plants.
mental health: A term that describes someone’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It refers to how people conduct themselves and interact with others. This includes how people make choices, cope with stress, and manage fear and anxiety.
network: A group of interconnected people or things.
shrub: A perennial plant that grows in a low, bushy manner.
seed: A group of similar organisms that can survive and produce offspring that can reproduce.
unique: Something different. The only one of its kind.
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