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Deutsch: Friedhof / Español: Cementerio / Português: Cemitério / Français: Cimetière / Italiano: Cimitero

Cemetery in the environmental context refers to a designated area for burying Human remains, often influencing Land use, soil composition, and biodiversity. Cemeteries are cultural and spiritual landmarks that also play a role in ecological dynamics, from habitat creation to the adoption of sustainable burial practices.

A Census tracts: is They are land areas defined by the U.S. Bureau of the Census that vary in size but typically contain about 4,000 residents each. Census tracts are usually smaller

Deutsch: Zentrale Drehachse / Español: Pivot Central / Português: Pivô Central / Français: Pivot Central / Italiano: Centro Pivot /

A Center Pivot is a type of Irrigation system that consists of a wheel-driven frame that supports a series

A Center pivot system is Method of agricultural irrigation consisting of a single sprinkler lateral with one end anchored to a fixed pivot structure and the other end continuously moving around the pivot while applying water (ASAE, 1980).

- CENTRAL AIR HANDLING UNIT: A CENTRAL AIR HANDLING UNIT (Central AHU) is This is the same as an Air Handling Unit, but serves more than one area.

A Central Collection Point is Location were a generator of regulated medical waste consolidates wastes originally generated at various locations in his facility.

Deutsch: Mitteleuropa / Español: Europa Central / Português: Europa Central / Français: Europe centrale / Italiano: Europa centrale

The term Central Europe refers to a geographically and culturally diverse region at the heart of the European continent, characterized by its transitional climate, varied landscapes, and complex environmental challenges. This area plays a pivotal role in European ecology, climate policy, and sustainable development, bridging Western and Eastern Europe while facing unique ecological pressures.

A Centrifugal Collector is a mechanical system using centrifugal force to remove aerosols from a gas stream or to remove water from sludge.

CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act), also known as Superfund, is a significant piece of environmental legislation in the United States. It was enacted by Congress in 1980 to address the cleanup and management of hazardous waste sites and incidents of environmental contamination. CERCLA is a crucial framework for dealing with environmental hazards, allocating responsibility for cleanup, and protecting public health and the environment.

CERCLIS (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System) is a database that includes all sites which have been nominated for investigation by the Superfund program.

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