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Deutsch: Höhenakklimatisation / Español: Aclimatación a la altitud / Português: Aclimatação à altitude / Français: Acclimatation à l'altitude / Italiano: Acclimatazione all'altitudine
Altitude acclimatization is the process through which the human body adjusts to the lower oxygen levels present at high altitudes, minimizing the risk of altitude sickness and enabling individuals to perform effectively in such environments. This physiological adaptation involves a series of changes in the body, including increased red blood cell production, enhanced oxygen delivery to the muscles, and improvements in respiratory and cardiovascular efficiency.
Deutsch: Aluminium / Español: Aluminio / Português: Alumínio / Français: Aluminium / Italiano: Alluminio
Aluminum in the environmental context refers to a lightweight, silvery-white metal known for its versatile applications and widespread presence in the Earth's crust. Aluminum is the third most abundant element in the Earth's crust, making it a common natural component of soils and rocks. It has various industrial and consumer uses but can also have environmental and health implications, particularly when released into the environment.
Deutsch: Amazonas / Español: Amazonia / Português: Amazônia / Français: Amazonie / Italiano: Amazzonia
Amazon in an environmental context refers specifically to the Amazon Rainforest, also known simply as "the Amazon". This vast tropical rainforest in South America is known for its immense biodiversity and significant role in the global climate regulation.