A Record is a completed document that provides evidence of an item or process, e.g., photographs, drawings, magnetic tape, and other data recording media.

In the context of the environment, "record" can refer to a written or electronic document that contains information about a particular event, measurement, or observation. Records can be used to document a wide range of environmental data, including temperature, precipitation, air quality, and wildlife populations.

Here are a few examples of how "record" might be used in the context of the environment:

• Environmental records: Written or electronic documents that contain information about the environment, such as records of temperature, precipitation, or air quality Environmental records can be used to track changes in the environment over time and to assess the impacts of various factors on the environment.

• Wildlife records: Written or electronic documents that contain information about wildlife populations, including data on species abundance, distribution and behavior. Wildlife records can be used to monitor the health of wildlife populations and to assess the impacts of various factors on these populations.

• Records of environmental incidents: Written or electronic documents that contain information about environmental incidents, such as oil spills or chemical releases. These records can be used to understand the causes of environmental incidents and to develop strategies for preventing similar incidents in the future.