Thematic Puzzle: Science and Technology, Society

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  1. 1. "The practice of protecting networks, systems, and data from digital attacks or unauthorized access."
  2. 7. "The ability to think, reason, and adapt to new situations, often used in artificial intelligence."
  3. 8. "An essential element for life, also a major contributor to climate change when released into the atmosphere."
  4. 11. "The practice of cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising animals for food."
  5. 13. "The process of converting waste into reusable materials to reduce environmental impact."
  6. 16. "Organic material that can be used as a renewable energy source, such as plant or animal matter."
  7. 18. "Energy derived from the movement of water, typically used to generate electricity."
  8. 19. "A virtual storage system accessible over the internet, allowing for data sharing and access."
  9. 20. "The vast, empty expanse beyond Earth, where planets, stars, and galaxies exist."
  10. 21. "A renewable fuel made from plant oils or animal fats, used as an alternative to petroleum-based diesel."
  11. 22. "Energy sources that are naturally replenished, such as wind, solar, and geothermal."
  12. 24. "The long-term atmospheric conditions in a region, including temperature and precipitation."
  13. 25. "Energy sourced from the Earth’s internal heat, often used for electricity and heating."
  14. 27. "A process of recycling organic waste into valuable soil nutrients."
  15. 28. "Raw information collected for analysis or processing."
  16. 30. "Energy generated from wind turbines, an important renewable resource."
  17. 31. "A substance that causes contamination and harm to the environment."
  18. 34. "Internet of Things; a network of interconnected devices that can exchange data and perform automated tasks."
  19. 41. "An underground layer of water-bearing rock or sediment that supplies water for wells and springs."
  20. 43. "The complete loss of a species from Earth, often due to environmental changes."
  21. 45. "The ability to maintain or support ecological balance by avoiding depletion of resources."
  22. 46. "Energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas formed from the remains of ancient organisms."
  23. 48. "A rank in the classification of organisms, grouping closely related species."
  24. 49. "Energy harnessed from the sun's rays, used for electricity generation or heating."
  25. 50. "An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used for surveillance, deliveries, or other remote operations."
  26. 51. "The specific environment in which a species or organism lives."
  27. 53. "The process of connecting devices or systems to share resources and information."
  28. 54. "The state of being connected, especially in terms of devices or systems sharing data."
  29. 56. "A machine that converts fluid energy into mechanical energy, often used in power generation."
  30. 57. "The large-scale clearing of forests, often leading to habitat loss and climate issues."
  31. 58. "The system used to organize and categorize living organisms based on shared characteristics."
  32. 60. "The practice of managing natural resources to preserve biodiversity and ecosystems."
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  1. 2. "A group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring."
  2. 3. "A decentralized, secure digital ledger technology used to record transactions."
  3. 4. "The design and use of robots to perform tasks that would otherwise require human intervention."
  4. 5. "Using resources in a way that ensures their availability for future generations."
  5. 6. "Gases that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere, contributing to global warming."
  6. 9. "The plant life found in a specific region or environment."
  7. 10. "Tools and systems developed to solve problems and improve human life."
  8. 12. "The global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth."
  9. 14. "The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by human activities, often measured in CO2 equivalents."
  10. 15. "A vast network connecting computers and devices worldwide for sharing information."
  11. 17. "The introduction of harmful substances into the environment that cause adverse effects."
  12. 23. "A species that is naturally found only in one specific area."
  13. 26. "The next-generation wireless technology, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections."
  14. 29. "The use of machines or technology to perform tasks with little or no human intervention."
  15. 32. "Created or simulated by humans, especially in technology."
  16. 33. "A dynamic system of living organisms interacting with their physical environment."
  17. 35. "Representing information in binary form, such as 0s and 1s, often used for computer processing."
  18. 36. "The release of pollutants, typically gases, into the atmosphere, contributing to air pollution."
  19. 37. "The process of removing salt from seawater to make it drinkable."
  20. 38. "A field of computing that leverages principles of quantum mechanics for advanced data processing."
  21. 39. "The animal life in a particular region or ecosystem."
  22. 40. "The rise in Earth's average surface temperature, often due to human activity."
  23. 42. "Remains of ancient organisms, typically used as a source of energy."
  24. 44. "The ability to do work, commonly sourced from fuel, electricity, or renewable resources."
  25. 47. "Devices that can process information, make decisions, and interact with users and other systems."
  26. 48. "Relating to genes and heredity, influencing traits and characteristics."
  27. 52. "The variety and variability of life forms on Earth, including plants, animals, and microorganisms."
  28. 55. "Non-native species that spread rapidly and disrupt local ecosystems."
  29. 59. "The creation and application of new ideas, technologies, or methods to solve problems."