Glossary C
Deutsch: Küste / Español: Costa / Português: Costa / Français: Côte / Italiano: Costa
In the environment context, a "coast" or "coastline" refers to the area where land meets the sea or ocean, encompassing a broad range of ecosystems including beaches, cliffs, dunes, estuaries, and mangroves. Coasts are dynamic environments where various physical, chemical, and biological processes interact, making them important areas for biodiversity, human habitation, and economic activities such as tourism, fishing, and trade.
Deutsch: Küstenlinie / Español: Línea costera / Português: Linha costeira / Français: Ligne de côte / Italiano: Linea costiera
Coastline in the environmental context refers to the area where land meets the ocean or sea. It includes the shorelines, beaches, cliffs, dunes, and estuaries, encompassing both natural and human-made features. Coastlines are dynamic and constantly changing due to natural processes like erosion, sediment deposition, tides, and human activities.
Deutsch: Kakerlake / Español: Cucaracha / Português: Barata / Français: Cafard / Italiano: Scarafaggio
Cockroach refers to an insect belonging to the order Blattodea, known for its resilience and adaptability to various environments. In the environmental context, cockroaches are studied for their ecological roles, impact on human habitats, and as indicators of environmental health.