Glossary M

A manatee is a plant-eating Aquatic mammal found in the waters of Florida, the Caribbean, and off the coast of West Africa.

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Deutsch: Manifest / Español: Manifiesto / Português: Manifesto / Français: Manifeste / Italiano: Manifesto

Manifest in the environmental context is a document or declaration that outlines the goals, principles, and actions of an organization, movement, or group dedicated to environmental Protection and sustainability. These manifestos often serve as a call to action, guiding policies, strategies, and practices aimed at addressing environmental issues.

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Deutsch: Mist / Español: Estiércol / Português: Estrume / Français: Fumier / Italiano: Letame /

Manure is dung and urine of animals that can be used as a form of organic fertilizer.

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A Map Of Radon Zones is an U.S. EPA publication depicting areas of differing radon potential in both map form and in state specific booklets.

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A map projection is a mathematical formula or algorithm for translating the coordinates of features on the surface of the Earth to a plane for representation on a flat map.

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A map resolution is the accuracy with which the location and shape of map features are depicted for a given map scale.

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A map scale is a statement of a measure on the map and the equivalent measure on the earth, often expressed as a representative fraction of distance, such as 1:24,000.

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A marbled murrelet is a rare and imperiled bird that nests in ancient forests on the west coast of the U.S.

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A marginal condition is the state that exists when the nominal and subnominal Criteria are not contiguous.

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A marine mammal is a mammal that lives in the ocean, such as a whale.

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