Vocabulary List

Frequency is defined as the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit time.

• It is the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit time.

• It is a measure of wavelength.

• It is a measure of amplitude.

• It is a measure of voltage.

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Risk refers to the possibility of loss or harm.

• The possibility of loss or harm

• The potential for gain

• The probability of success

• The absence of any negative outcome

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Forecast is defined as:

• A prediction or estimate of future events

• A summary of past events

• A tool for data analysis

• A random guess

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Magnitude is defined as a measure of the strength or size of something.

• A measure of the strength or size of something.

• A measure of speed.

• A measure of temperature.

• A measure of time.

The term 'Precursor' refers to a substance that precedes another in a process.

• A substance that precedes another substance.

• A final product in a sequence.

• A catalyst that speeds up a reaction.

• An unrelated component.

Monitoring involves the observation of system activity. Which of the following best describes this activity?

• Observation of system performance and logging data

• Designing user interfaces

• Allocating system resources

• Configuring network settings

Mitigate refers to the act of reducing or lessening the severity or impact of something.

• To lessen the severity or impact

• To intensify the situation

• To ignore potential dangers

• To completely eliminate risks

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Global Climate Change is the long-term alteration in Earth’s climate, primarily due to human activities.

• It is the long-term alteration in Earth’s climate, primarily due to human activities.

• It is a short-term weather forecast.

• It is a regional weather pattern change.

• It is an immediate and temporary weather event.

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Define Greenhouse Gas.

• A gas that traps heat in the atmosphere and contributes to global warming.

• A gas that is exclusively used in industrial processes.

• A gas that only exists in the upper layers of the atmosphere.

• A gas that provides essential nutrients to the soil.

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Infrared energy is a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light.

• It is electromagnetic energy with longer wavelengths than visible light

• It is a type of sound energy

• It is a form of mechanical energy

• It is nuclear energy

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