Glossary C

Deutsch: Kalben / Español: Parto / Português: Parto / Français: Mise bas / Italiano: Parto

Calving refers to the process where chunks of ice break off from the edge of a glacier or ice shelf and fall into the ocean, forming icebergs. In the environment context, calving is significant as it impacts sea level rise, ocean circulation, and the overall dynamics of polar regions.

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A Cancellation is Refers to Section 6 (b) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) which authorizes Cancellation of a pesticide registration if unreasonable adverse effects to the environment and public health develop when a product is used according to widespread and commonly recognized practice, or if its labeling or other material required to be submitted does not comply with FIFRA provisions.

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Deutsch: Krebs / Español: Cáncer

A cancer is unregulated growth of changed cells; a group of changed, growing Cells (tumor).

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Deutsch: Kandidatenindikator / Español: Indicador candidato / Português: Indicador candidato / Français: Indicateur candidat / Italiano: Indicatore candidato

Candidate indicator refers to a potential metric or variable that is considered for use in environmental monitoring, assessment, or policy-making. These indicators are evaluated based on their relevance, reliability, and feasibility before being adopted as official environmental indicators. They help track changes in environmental conditions, assess sustainability, and inform decision-making.

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Deutsch: Canis lupus / Español: Canis lupus / Português: Canis lupus / Français: Canis lupus / Italiano: Canis lupus

Canis lupus, commonly known as the gray wolf, is a keystone predator in many ecosystems across the Northern Hemisphere. In the context of the environment, Canis lupus plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and Balance of ecosystems through its predatory activities, which influence prey populations and the overall structure of ecological communities.

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A Cannula is a special tube designed for placing drugs into the Udder through the teat end and streak canal.

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- Canonical correlation analysis: A canonical correlation analysis (CC) is a linear multivariate ordination procedure using linear canonical equations with multiple dependent and independent variables.

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A canonical correspondence analysis is a non-linear multivariate ordination procedure.

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A Canopy: is Canopy refers to the tree cover in an urban setting.

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A Cap is a Layer of clay, or other impermeable material installed over the top of a closed landfill to prevent entry of rainwater and minimize leachate.

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