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Deutsch: Hochwasserschutzdamm / Español: Dique de contención / Português: Banco de proteção contra inundações / Français: Digue anti-inondation / Italiano: Argine anti-inondazione
Floodbank in the environmental context refers to an embankment or raised structure built alongside rivers, streams, or coastal areas to prevent flooding of the adjacent land. Floodbanks are part of flood management systems designed to protect homes, agricultural areas, and infrastructure from the damaging impacts of floodwaters.
Deutsch: Blume / Español: Flor / Português: Flor / Français: Fleur / Italiano: Fiore
In the environment context, a "flower" refers to the reproductive structure found in flowering plants (angiosperms). Flowers are not only crucial for the reproduction of plants through the process of pollination but also play a significant role in ecosystems by supporting biodiversity. They are involved in a symbiotic relationship with pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds, which feed on the flower's nectar and, in turn, help in the pollination process. This relationship is vital for the production of seeds and fruits that feed a wide range of animals, contributing to the ecological Balance and biodiversity of the area.
Deutsch: Flüsse / Español: Flujos / Português: Fluxos / Français: Flux / Italiano: Flussi
Flows (often called Throughput in systems analysis) refer to the movement of substances, energy, and information through both natural and human-made systems. Understanding the direction, magnitude, and transformation of these movements is a critical component of environmental processes and is essential for effective environmental management and the transition to sustainability.
Deutsch: Grippe / Español: Gripe / Português: Gripe / Français: Grippe / Italiano: Influenza
Flu in the environment context refers to the seasonal or pandemic outbreaks of influenza, a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. The environment plays a crucial role in the transmission, spread, and severity of flu outbreaks. Environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, air quality, and human activity patterns significantly influence how flu viruses circulate in populations and how outbreaks can be managed or mitigated.