Glossary R

A Resistance block is Type of soil moisture probe used to Monitor soil moisture conditions to help determine when water should be applied (Bosch and Ross, 1990).

A Resistance flow (R) is the ratio of the flow-resistive components of pressure to simultaneous flow, in cm H₂O/liter per sec.

Deutsch: Auflösung / Español: Resolución / Português: Resolução / Français: Résolution / Italiano: Risoluzione /

A resolution is a formal statement from Congress. Other definitions are following:

Deutsch: Ressource / Español: Recurso / Português: Recurso / Français: Ressource / Italiano: Risorsa /

A resource is (in EMAP) an ecological entity that is identified as a target of sampling and is a group of general, broad ecosystem types or ecological entities sharing certain basic characteristics.

- Resource assessment (See : - resource assessment (See : A resource assessment (See is assessment.

A resource class is a subdivision of a resource; examples include small lakes, oak-hickory forests, emergent estuarine wetlands, field cropland, small estuaries, and sagebrush dominated Desert scrub.

- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) : A Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a Federal law that authorizes EPA to set standards for

Deutsch: Ressourcenerschöpfung / Español: Agotamiento de Recursos / Português: Esgotamento de Recursos / Français: Épuisement des Ressources / Italiano: Esaurimento delle Risorse

The term Resource Depletion describes the irreversible decline in the availability of finite natural resources due to excessive extraction and consumption. This phenomenon poses a critical threat to ecosystems, economies, and global stability, as it undermines the capacity of Earth's systems to regenerate. Understanding its causes, consequences, and mitigation strategies is essential for sustainable development and long-term environmental resilience.

A resource domain is the areal extent of a resource; the region occupied by a resource.

Deutsch: Ressourceneffizienz / Español: Eficiencia de recursos / Português: Eficiência de recursos / Français: Efficacité des ressources / Italiano: Efficienza delle risorse

Resource efficiency refers to the sustainable use of natural resources to maximize productivity while minimizing environmental impact. It involves optimizing material, water, and energy use to reduce waste, pollution, and ecological degradation. The goal is to create more value with fewer resources, promoting economic growth while preserving the environment for future generations.

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Glossary R

Resistance block

Resistance flow (R)

Resolution

Resource

Resource assessment (See

Resource class

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Resource Depletion

Resource domain

Resource efficiency

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