Glossary F

The Environmental Glossary. Letter F +++ Popular Articles: 'Function', 'Feeder', 'Fishery'

A flora is the total vegetation assemblage that inhabits an area.

A Florida Bay is bay at southern tip of Florida which is bounded by the Florida Keys.

A FLOW HOOD is Device that easily measures airflow quantity, typically up to 2,500 cfm.

A Flow volume curve is Graph of instantaneous forced expiratory flow recorded at the mouth, against corresponding lung volume.

flowage lakes are areas of a river system which are sufficiently deep, slow moving and wide to have lacustrine characteristics. Unlike reservoirs, they typically have wide inflow and

Deutsch: Blume / Español: Flor / Português: Flor / Français: Fleur / Italiano: Fiore

In the environment context, a "flower" refers to the reproductive structure found in flowering plants (angiosperms). Flowers are not only crucial for the reproduction of plants through the process of pollination but also play a significant role in ecosystems by supporting biodiversity. They are involved in a symbiotic relationship with pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds, which feed on the flower's nectar and, in turn, help in the pollination process. This relationship is vital for the production of seeds and fruits that feed a wide range of animals, contributing to the ecological balance and biodiversity of the area.

The Flowering is the stage when the crop starts llowering. In corn, tassel emergence and pollen shedding takes place at this stage.

In an environmental context, "flows" (Throughput) refer to the movement of substances, energy, and information through natural and human-made systems. Flows are a critical component of environmental processes, and understanding the direction and magnitude of flows is essential for effective environmental management.

- Fluidized bed combustion (FBC) : A Fluidized bed Combustion (FBC) is Process for burning coal more efficiently, cleanly, and cheaply.

Fluorocarbon s are Carbon-fluorine compounds that often contain other elements such as hydrogen, chlorine, or bromine.

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