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Measurements and Mathematics Terms
(mathematics is the deductive study of quantities, magnitudes, and shapes as determined by the use of numbers and symbols while every branch of science and engineering depends on mathematics; measurement is the process of associating numbers with physical quantities and phenomena and measurement is fundamental to the sciences; to engineering, construction, and other technical fields; and to almost all everyday activities)
Technical Science and Engineering
(engineering is the technical science in which properties of matter and the sources of power in nature are made useful to people; such as, in structures, devices, machines, and products)
Word Entries containing the term: “engineering”
civil engineering
An area of engineering concerned with the design and building of large public works projects; such as, roads and bridges.
This entry is located in the following unit: Science and Technology Words from the Ancient Past to the Present, Part 1 (page 2)
geoengineering, planetary engineering
1. The artificial manipulation of the environments of the earth; especially, as a means of counteracting global warming.
2. Proposals to deliberately manipulate the earth's climate to counteract the effects of global warming from greenhouse gas emissions.

So far, no large-scale geoengineering projects have been undertaken, nor has a consensus been reached that geoengineering is desirable.

President Obama’s science adviser, Dr. John Holdren, after giving his first round of interviews (April 10, 2009) immediately caused a ruckus by airing his thoughts on geoengineering; the large-scale tinkering with the earth’s climate to chill runaway global warming climate changes that could potentially slow or reverse global warming.

Holdren emphasized that even if he personally thinks it prudent to start evaluating geoengineering options, he still believes that the most pressing concern should be curbing greenhouse gas emissions to prevent global warming from reaching catastrophic proportions.

—Compiled from information found in the article,
"Obama’s Science Adviser Kicks Up a Fuss Over Geoengineering"
by Eliza Strickland; Discover, Science, Technology, and the Future
Web Site, April 10, 2009.
This entry is located in the following unit: Geology or Related Geological Terms + (page 5)