Glossary C

A Crop residue is Organic residue remaining after the harvesting and processing of a crop.

Deutsch: Fruchtwechsel / Español: Rotación de cultivos / Português: Rotação de culturas / Français: Rotation des cultures / Italiano: Rotazione colturale /

A Crop Rotation is Planting a succession of different crops on the same land rea as opposed to planting the same crop time

Français: Surface agricole utile / Italiano: Superficie agricola utilizzata

Cropland refers to agricultural land that is primarily used for the cultivation of crops, such as grains, vegetables, fruits, and other plants. It is a fundamental Component of the agricultural sector and plays a crucial role in global food production. Cropland is essential for providing the world's population with food, feed, fiber, and various agricultural products.

Deutsch: Kreuz / Español: Cruz / Português: Cruz / Français: Croix / Italiano: Croce

In the context of the environment, the term "cross" does not have a direct, specific meaning akin to its traditional or common uses. However, it can be interpreted in several related ways, depending on the context:

Cross-Sectoral Collaboration: Refers to cooperative efforts that span across different sectors of society, including public, private, and non-Governmental organizations, to address environmental challenges. This collaboration is crucial for developing comprehensive and effective strategies for sustainability and conservation.
Cross-Boundary Management: Involves managing natural resources and environmental issues that transcend geopolitical boundaries, such as air and water pollution, climate change, and biodiversity conservation. This approach acknowledges that environmental issues do not adhere to man-made borders and requires international cooperation for effective management.
Cross-Pollination of Ideas: While not exclusive to environmental contexts, this concept involves the sharing and combining of ideas from diverse fields to innovate and solve complex environmental problems. It highlights the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in creating sustainable solutions.

A Cross Contamination is the movement of underground contaminants from one level or area to another due to invasive subsurface activities.

A Cross-Connection is any actual or potential connection between a drinking water system and an unapproved water supply or other source of contamination.

A cross-cutting group is In EMAP's Integration and Assessment section, one group of scientific and administrative personnel headed by a technical coordinator (TC) and charged with addressing specific cross-program, integrative issues in EMAP, such as Landscape Characterization, Design and Statistics, Indicator Development, Information Management, Assessment and Reporting, Logistics, Methods, and Quality Assurance.

A Crossdock is Crossdock operations in a warehouse involve moving goods between different trucks to consolidate loads without intermediate storage.

A Crowd Gate is a motorized or manual gate at the end of the Holding Pen that may be moved forward to guide cows toward the entrance to the milking parlor.

Deutsch: Rohöl / Español: Petróleo Crudo / Português: Petróleo Bruto / Français: Pétrole Brut / Italiano: Petrolio Grezzo /

A Crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons that exist in liquid phase in underground reservoirs and remain liquid at atmospheric pressure after passing through surface separating facilities.

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