ROUND 1

3. The process of breaking down complex materials into simpler substances using microorganisms.
5. The study of the Earth's physical features and the processes that shape them.
8. A circuit component that stores electrical energy in an electric field.
12. A system that uses satellites for navigation, positioning, and timing.
13. A measure of the ability of a material to conduct heat.
14. A rapid prototyping technique that creates 3D objects layer by layer.
16. A type of joint that allows rotation around one axis.
17. A material's ability to be stretched or pulled without breaking.
18. A device that amplifies and switches electronic signals.
19. The ability of a material to transmit electricity.

1. The study of forces and their effects on objects.
2. The process of converting raw materials into finished products using machines and industrial processes.
4. The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design and construct machines and systems.
6. The point at which a material can no longer return to its original shape after being deformed.
7. A unit of electrical resistance.
9. A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
10. The force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.
11. The study of the behavior of fluids and gases.
12. The force that attracts two masses toward each other.
15. The branch of engineering concerned with the design and construction of buildings and infrastructure.