Glossary A

The Environmental Glossary. Letter A +++ Popular Articles: 'Acid', 'Abandoned Well', 'Accident Site'

An Anaerobic is a life or process that occurs in, or is not destroyed by, the absence of oxygen.

see also:
"Anaerobic" is in the UNSPSC Code "41104308"
Anaerobic environmental culture systems or supplies

Other definition:
An Anaerobic is Microorganisms that biodegrade organic matter without free oxygen.

An Anaerobic Decomposition is Reduction of the net Energy level and change in chemical composition of organic Matter caused by Microorganisms in an oxygen-free environment.

An Anaerobic lagoon is a liquid-based manure management system, characterized by waste residing in water to a depth of at least six feet for a period ranging between 30 and 200 days.

An Anaerobic organism is an Organism that does not need Oxygen to stay alive. See anaerobic.

Anaerobic respiration is the form of cellular respiration in which some decomposers get the energy they need through the breakdown of glucose (or other nutrients) in the absence of oxygen.

In the environmental context, analysis refers to the process of examining and evaluating data and information to better understand environmental issues, impacts, and solutions. Environmental analysis can involve a wide range of tools and methods, such as statistical analysis, modeling, and GIS (geographic information systems).

The Analytical Tools Interface for Landscape Assessments (ATtILA) is a computer program (an ArcView software extension) that allows users to calculate many common landscape metrics using a geographic information system (GIS).

An Anatomical Response is measure of a change in or damage to the anatomy of a species as a result of exposure to a contaminant

ANC --->Acid neutralizing capacity

An ancient forest is a forest that is typically older than 200 years with large trees, dense canopies and an abundance of diverse wildlife.

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