Glossary C
A cumulative distribution is a means of representing the variation of some attribute by giving running totals of the resource with attribute values less than or equal to a specified series of values.
A Curie (Ci) is a standard measurement for radioactivity, specifically the rate of Decay for a gram of radium - 37 billion decays per second. A unit of radioactivity equal to 3.7 x 10 10 disintegrations per second.
Deutsch: Strömung / Español: Corriente / Português: Corrente / Français: Courant / Italiano: Corrente
Current is the velocity (speed) of the flow of water. In the environmental context, the term "current" refers to the flow or movement of a body of water, such as a river, stream, or ocean. It represents the direction and speed at which the water is moving and plays a significant role in various environmental processes. Understanding the dynamics of currents is crucial for studying aquatic ecosystems, predicting weather patterns, and managing water resources.