Across
- 4. The disparity between individuals, communities, and countries in accessing and utilizing digital technologies, which affects economic opportunities, education, and social progress.
- 5. The development of writing systems like cuneiform and hieroglyphics, along with postal services such as those used by the Persian and Roman empires.
- 7. National parks and wildlife reserves preserve biodiversity by providing secure habitats. Their effectiveness depends on strong management, law enforcement, and community engagement, though they face challenges like habitat loss, illegal activities, and climate change.
- 8. Aids conservation through remote sensing, GIS, drones, and AI for monitoring species and ecosystems. Environmental DNA (eDNA) helps detect species presence, improving conservation efficiency and accuracy.
- 9. A significant environmental problem affecting air, water, and soil quality, posing serious risks to public health worldwide.
- 12. Disrupts biodiversity by altering habitats, food chains, and species distribution. Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and ocean acidification threaten marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
- 14. The increasing use of cloud storage, combined with poor security configurations, weak access controls, and insufficient encryption, raises vulnerability to cyber threats.
- 15. Medications prescribed, managed, and delivered remotely through telehealth platforms, digital pharmacies, and e-prescription services, allowing patients to receive treatment without in-person visits.
- 16. Scientists have successfully bred this species as part of efforts to restore the woolly mammoth.
- 17. AI and data-driven decisions can reinforce societal biases, resulting in unfair treatment in employment, financial services, and law enforcement.
- 18. Negative attitudes and stereotypes toward individuals with mental health conditions, leading to discrimination and discouraging people from seeking necessary care.
- 19. The presence of diverse crops, livestock, and beneficial microorganisms that sustain farm productivity and ecosystem health, ensuring food security and environmental stability.
- 20. The ability to obtain necessary medical services without financial, geographical, or systemic obstacles. Despite its importance, many individuals still struggle with healthcare accessibility.
Down
- 1. The reduction of plant, animal, and microorganism species due to deforestation, pollution, climate change, and habitat destruction. Declining biodiversity weakens ecosystems, impacting air, water, and food supply. Protecting habitats and reducing pollution can help slow this loss.
- 2. The introduction of printing and early mass communication, notably with Gutenberg’s printing press in the 1440s, which transformed information dissemination.
- 3. The exchange of information through digital methods, including emails, text messages, social media, and video calls. It relies on electronic devices and the internet for efficient data transmission.
- 6. Many users unknowingly accept data collection due to complex terms of service, raising doubts about the validity of their consent.
- 10. Oral communication and symbols, including cave paintings, smoke signals, and drum beats, were early forms of conveying messages.
- 11. Plays a key role in conserving and enhancing biodiversity within cities. Proper planning can prevent habitat fragmentation and support native species while benefiting human well-being.
- 13. The imitation of human intelligence in machines, enabling them to learn, reason, solve problems, understand language, and make decisions.