Identify and Describe Five Key Technology Trends from the Major

question 14

Essay

Identify and describe five key technology trends from the major technology trends identified by Watson Wyatt.

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Definitions:

High Heat Content

A characteristic of materials or substances with a significant ability to store thermal energy, often important in fuel and energy contexts.

Fuel

Substances used to generate energy through combustion or chemical reactions, such as gasoline, coal, or nuclear material.

Land Degradation

The decline in the quality of land due to human activities, environmental change, and other factors, leading to decreased agricultural productivity and the loss of land's ability to regenerate.

Conventional Oil

Petroleum extracted through traditional drilling methods, as opposed to unconventional sources like oil shale and tar sands.