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Argentina

Deutsch: Argentinien / Español: Argentina / Português: Argentina / Français: Argentine / Italiano: Argentina

Argentina in an environmental context refers to the unique and diverse ecological landscape of this South American country, known for its varied climates and extensive natural resources. It includes vast rainforests, extensive grasslands, and expansive mountain ranges.

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Arid ecosystems

arid ecosystems are Terrestrial systems characterized by a Climate regime where the potential Evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation, annual precipitation is not less than 5 cm and

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Arms control

An arms control is coordinated action based on agreements to limit, regulate, or reduce weapon systems by the parties involved.

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Aromatic

An Aromatic is applied to a group of Hydrocarbons and their derivatives characterized by the presence of the benzene ring.

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Aromatics

An Aromatics is a type of hydrocarbon, such as benzene or toluene, with a specific type of ring structure. Aromatics are sometimes added to gasoline in order to increase octane. Some

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Array

Deutsch: Array / Español: Array / Português: Array / Français: Array / Italiano: Array /

An Array is a number of photovoltaic modules electrically connected to produce a single electrical output

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Arsenic

Arsenic is a highly poisonous semi-metallic element. According to a 1999 study by the National Academy of Sciences, arsenic can cause bladder, lung, and skin cancer and may cause kidney and liver cancer.

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Arsenicals

Arsenicals are Pesticides containing arsenic.

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Artesian (Aquifer or Well)

- Artesian (Aquifer or Well) : An Artesian (Aquifer or Well) is Water held under pressure in porous Rock or soil confined by impermeable geological formations.

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Artesian water

An artesian water is Ground Water that is under pressure when tapped by a well and is able to rise above the level at which it is first encountered.

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