Glossary G

A Gestation is the period in a female's life from conception to birth.

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A geyser is a geothermal feature of the Earth where there is an opening in the surface that contains superheated water that periodically erupts in a shower of water and steam.

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The Giardia lamblia is a microorganism frequently found in rivers and lakes, which, if not treated properly, may cause diarrhea, fatigue, and cramps after ingestion.

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A giardiasis is a disease that results from an infection by the protozoan parasite Giardia Intestinalis, caused by drinking water that is either not filtered or not chlorinated.

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gillnets are walls of netting that are usually staked to the sea floor.

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A Gilt is In swine, a female is called a Gilt until she has borne a litter,

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A glacier is a huge mass of ice, formed on land by the Compaction and recrystallization of snow, that moves very slowly downslope or outward due to its own weight.

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Deutsch: Drüse / Español: Glándula / Português: Glândula / Français: Glande / Italiano: Ghiandola

Gland refers to a structure in animals or plants that produces and releases substances such as hormones, enzymes, or other fluids. In the environmental context, glands can have significant ecological and biological implications.

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Deutsch: Gewächshaus / Español: Invernadero / Português: Estufa / Français: Serre / Italiano: Serra

Glasshouse in the context of the Environment refers to a structure made primarily of glass or transparent materials, designed for cultivating plants by providing a controlled Climate. Glasshouses harness natural light and maintain stable temperatures, making them ideal for growing a variety of crops, flowers, and research plants throughout the year.

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A Global Climate Change could result in sea level rises, changes to patterns of precipitation, increased variability in the weather, and a variety of other consequences.

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