Glossary A
Deutsch: Mittelwert / Español: Media / Português: Mêdia / Français: Moyenne / Italiano: Media
In colloquial language average usually refers to the sum of a list of numbers divided by the size of the list, in other words the arithmetic mean. However, the word "average" can confusingly be used to refer to the median, the mode, or some other central or typical value.
Deutsch: Durchschnittstemperatur / Español: Temperatura media / Português: Temperatura média / Français: Température moyenne / Italiano: Temperatura media
Average temperature refers to the mean temperature of a specific location over a defined period, such as a day, month, season, or year. In the environmental context, average temperature is a crucial indicator of climate patterns and trends, influencing ecosystems, weather conditions, and human activities. It is calculated by averaging the daily high and low temperatures recorded over the given period.
Deutsch: Aves / Español: Aves / Português: Aves / Français: Oiseaux / Italiano: Uccelli
Aves, commonly known as birds, are a diverse group of endothermic vertebrates characterized by feathers, beaks, and a high metabolic rate. In the context of the environment, Aves play critical roles in ecosystems, acting as pollinators, seed dispersers, predators, and prey. They are essential indicators of environmental health and are integral to biodiversity and ecological balance.
Deutsch: Bewusstsein / Español: Conciencia / Português: Consciência / Français: Conscience / Italiano: Consapevolezza
Awareness in the environmental context refers to the level of understanding and consciousness that individuals or communities have about the impact of their actions on the natural world. It encompasses knowledge about ecological issues, such as climate change, pollution, deforestation, biodiversity loss, and water scarcity, as well as an understanding of how personal and collective behaviors contribute to these problems. Environmental awareness aims to inspire actions that support sustainable living and conservation efforts, promoting a Balance between human activities and the health of our planet.