Science and technology

Question 1

Climate and geoengineering

Answer 1

The use of specific technologies to control the environment and temperatures in order to fight climate change

Question 2

Carbon capture or sequestration

Answer 2

The act of separating and storing a harmful substance, like CO2, in a way that keeps it safe

Question 3

Augmented reality

Answer 3

Combining a real object or scene with something that appears on the screen

Question 4

Quantum computing

Answer 4

Using quantum mechanics to solve computing problems

Question 5

Nomophobia

Answer 5

Fear of being without a phone

Question 6

Block chain

Answer 6

System in which a record of transactions, usually in cryptocurrency, is maintained across computers using a peer to peer network

Question 7

Maglev

Answer 7

System of train transportation in which the train doesn’t touch the tracks

Question 8

Hyperloop

Answer 8

Hypothesis for a way to transport people or things inside low pressure tubes

Question 9

Graphene 

Answer 9

Material which has a resistance of a diamond and the flexibility of plastic

Question 10

Lidar

Answer 10

Technology used to establish distances using laser technology

Question 11

Overhaul

Answer 11

Examination of a machine or system, including making changes to it