Glossary S
Deutsch: Signal / Español: Señal / Português: Sinal / Français: Signal / Italiano: Segnale
Signal in the environmental context refers to a transmitted or detected cue, typically physical or chemical, that conveys information about a process, condition, or event within natural or human-designed systems. Environmental signals play a crucial role in monitoring, understanding, and responding to changes in ecosystems, climate, and human activities.
Deutsch: Schluff / Español: Limo / Português: Sedimento / Français: Limon / Italiano: Limo
Silt in the environment context refers to fine-grained soil or sediment particles that are smaller than sand but larger than clay, typically between 0.002 and 0.05 millimeters in diameter. Silt is a crucial Component of soil and Aquatic sediments, known for its fertility and its role in affecting the physical properties of soils, including moisture retention and aeration. In aquatic environments, silt particles can be carried by water currents, playing an essential role in the formation of sedimentary deposits and influencing water quality and aquatic habitats.
Deutsch: Silber / Español: Plata / Português: Prata / Français: Argent / Italiano: Argento
Silver in the environmental context refers to both the natural metal and its implications for ecosystems, Human activities, and environmental Health. Silver is a naturally occurring element that is valued for its conductivity, Antimicrobial properties, and aesthetic appeal. It is widely used in various industries, including electronics, solar panels, and jewellery. However, its extraction and use have significant environmental impacts that need to be managed carefully.
Deutsch: Agroforstwirtschaft / Español: Silvopastoreo / Português: Silvopastoril / Français: Sylvopastoralisme / Italiano: Silvopastorizia
Silvopasture in the environmental context refers to an integrated land management system that combines the Cultivation of trees and shrubs with Livestock grazing on the same land. This practice promotes biodiversity, enhances soil health, and provides economic benefits, making it a sustainable approach to agriculture and forestry.
Deutsch: Einzelliger Organismus / Español: organismo unicelular / Português: organismo unicelular / Français: organisme unicellulaire / Italiano: organismo unicellulare
Single-celled organism in the environmental context refers to any organism that consists of only one cell, performing all necessary functions within that single cell. These organisms are fundamental components of ecosystems, playing vital roles in ecological processes such as nutrient cycling, primary production, and decomposition.
Deutsch: Singular / Español: Singular / Português: Singular / Français: Singulier / Italiano: Singolare
Singular in the context of the environment refers to something that is unique or exceptional within its ecological or environmental setting. This term can be applied to a specific Species, event, feature, or phenomenon that stands out due to its rarity, distinctiveness, or exceptional importance. Singular elements in nature often draw attention for their Potential to impact biodiversity, conservation efforts, or ecological research.
A Site Inspection (SI) is a technical phase of the Superfund process, following the Preliminary Assessment (PA), during which EPA gathers information (including sampling data) from a site needed to score the site using the Hazard Ranking System (HRS) to determine whether the site should be placed on the National Priorities List (NPL)