Glossary R
Deutsch: Flussbett / Español: Cauce del río / Português: Leito do rio / Français: Lit de la rivière / Italiano: Letto del fiume
Riverbed in the environmental context refers to the floor or bottom of a river channel where the Water Flows. It is a critical part of a river's ecosystem, influencing water movement, habitat formation, sediment transport, and the overall health of aquatic life. Riverbeds can be composed of various materials, such as rocks, sand, gravel, or silt, and they play a vital role in shaping the river's physical and ecological characteristics.
Deutsch: Gestein / Español: Roca / Português: Rocha / Français: Roche / Italiano: Roccia
Rock refers to a naturally occurring solid mass composed of minerals, mineraloids, or organic materials. Rocks form the foundation of Earth's Crust and play a vital role in shaping the planet's landscapes, ecosystems, and geological processes. They are essential in understanding Earth's history, supporting biodiversity, and influencing environmental systems.
Deutsch: Dach / Español: Cubierta / Português: Telhado / Français: Toit / Italiano: Copertura
A roof of a building envelope, both the covering on the uppermost part of a building or shelter which provides protection from animals and weather, notably rain, but also heat, wind and sunlight; and the framing or structure which supports the covering.
Deutsch: Rotor / Español: Rotor / Português: Rotor / Français: Rotor / Italiano: Rotore
Rotor in the environment context refers to the rotating component of a machine or device that converts energy from one form to another, often used in the context of renewable energy technologies such as wind turbines and hydroelectric generators. Rotors are critical in harnessing natural forces, such as wind or water flow, to generate electricity, making them a key element in sustainable energy production and environmental Protection efforts.
Deutsch: Roundup / Español: Roundup / Português: Roundup / Français: Roundup / Italiano: Roundup
Roundup in the environmental context refers to a widely used herbicide, produced by Monsanto (now owned by Bayer), with glyphosate as its active ingredient. Roundup is employed in agriculture, landscaping, and home gardening to control weeds and unwanted Vegetation. The environmental impact of Roundup has been a topic of significant debate due to its widespread use and Potential effects on ecosystems, biodiversity, and Human Health.