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The Alber's map projection is a standard map projection for representing the conterminous 48 United States. This is a conic equal area projection.

An Aldicarb is an insecticide sold under the trade name Temik. It is made from ethyl isocyanate.

An Algae is a simple rootless plant that grow in sunlit waters in proportion to the amount of available nutrients.

An algal bloom is a rapid and noticeable increase in the amount of Algae in a body of water. Algae, sometimes called phytoplankton, are microscopic, single-celled plants that are the basis of aquatic ecosystems.

Algal Blooms are Sudden spurts of algal growth, which can affect water quality adversely and indicate potentially hazardous changes in local water chemistry.

An Algicide is Substance or chemical used specifically to kill or control algae.

An Aliquot is a measured portion of a sample taken for analysis. One or more aliquots make up a sample.