Flashcards on Science and Technology: Space, IT, Biotechnology
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What is a satellite?
A man-made object that orbits around the Earth or another celestial body.
What is the Hubble Space Telescope?
A space telescope that was launched into low Earth orbit in 1990.
What is a black hole?
A region of spacetime exhibiting gravitational acceleration so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.
What is artificial intelligence?
The simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.
What is a computer virus?
A type of malicious software that replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code.
What is DNA?
Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries most of the genetic instructions used in the development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms.
What is genetic engineering?
The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.
What is a vaccine?
A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
What is space exploration?
The discovery and exploration of celestial structures in outer space by means of evolving and growing space technology.
What is virtual reality?
An artificial environment that is created with software and presented to the user in such a way that it appears and feels like a real environment.
What is biotechnology?
The use of living organisms, systems, or processes to develop or make products.
What is nanotechnology?
The manipulation of matter on an atomic, molecular, and supramolecular scale.
What is a space station?
A large spacecraft that remains in low Earth orbit for extended periods of time.
What is cloud computing?
The practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data.
What is genetic modification?
The alteration of the genetic material in an organism's genome.