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1. A community - nation - or broad groups of people having common traditions - institutions - and collective activities and interests.

2. The byproducts or outcomes of a decision or idea.

3. One of the basic resources used by technological systems. Information is data and facts that have been organized and communicated in a coherent and meaningful manner.

4. Of - or relating to - or resulting from industry.

5. The ability to do work. Energy is one of the basic resources used by a technological system.

6. The successful transmission of information through a common system of symbols - signs - behavior - speech - writing - or signals.

7. The study of the natural world through observation - identification - description - experimental investigation - and theoretical explanations.

8. (1) The amount of work done in a given period of time. (2) The source of energy or motive force by which a physical system or machine is operated.

9. The study or system of human morality and conduct.

10. An arrangement of chemical - electronic - electrical - and mechanical components that commands or directs the management of a system.

11. A group of interacting - interrelated - or interdependent element or parts that function together as a whole to accomplish a goal.

12. An improvement of an existing technological product - system - or method of doing something.

13. The external conditions or surroundings that affect the quality of plant - animal - and human life.

14. The process of change over a period of time - such as the adaptation in living organisms to new environments or the improvement of products.

15. A transformation that is prompted or initiated by an improvement or application of knowledge that has been developed to satisfy needs - solve problems - and increase our capabilities.

16. (1) The body of truth - information - and principles acquired by humankind. (2) Interpreted information that can be used.

17. Contamination of the environment that is the result of introducing harmful substances - such as noise or chemicals.

18. Any technique that uses living organisms - or parts of organisms - to make or modify products - improve plants or animals - or to develop microorganisms for specific uses.

19. To express a wish for - request - want - or anticipation.

20. The process by which passengers or goods are moved or delivered from one place to another.

21. An exchange of one thing in return for another; especially relinquishment of one benefit or advantage for another regarded as more desirable.

22. The raising of crops and animals for food - feed - fiber - fuel - or other useful products.

23. The progress or improvements made that increase the value of things being developed

24. Refers to something that can continue to be supported or held up in various circumstances.

25. The things needed to get a job done. In a technological system - the basic technological resources are energy - capital - information - machines and tools - materials - people - and time.