Glossary S

The Environmental Glossary. Letter S +++ Popular Articles: 'Soil', 'Social Accountability 8000', 'Substance'

Deutsch: Stratosphäre / Español: Estratosfera / Português: Estratosfera / Français: Stratosphère / Italiano: Stratosfera
The stratosphere is the second major layer of Earth's atmosphere, just above the troposphere, and below the mesosphere.

In the context of the environment, the term "Strauss" typically refers to a genus of birds known as "Struthio" in scientific nomenclature, which includes the ostriches. Ostriches (Struthio camelus) are large flightless birds native to Africa and are the largest living species of bird. They have a significant impact on their environment and play a role in the ecosystem as seed dispersers and as part of the food chain.

Deutsch: Strom / Español: Corriente / Português: Corrente / Français: Cours d'eau / Italiano: Flusso /

A stream is a general term for a body of flowing water; natural water course containing water at least part of the year. In hydrology, it is generally applied to the water flowing in

Deutsch: Flussbett / Español: Cauce / Português: Leito aquático / Français: Lit

Streambed in the environment context refers to the naturally occurring or human-modified bottom of a river, creek, or stream. It is the area where water flows and interacts with the underlying substrate, which can consist of various materials such as sand, gravel, rocks, or sediments. The streambed plays a critical role in shaping aquatic ecosystems, influencing water quality, and providing habitat for various species.

Deutsch: Stress / Español: Estrés / Português: Estresse / Français: Stress / Italiano: Stress

In the environment context, "stress" refers to any physical, chemical, or biological factor that causes strain or tension in ecosystems or individual organisms. Environmental stress can significantly impact the health, growth, and survival of plants and animals, including humans, and can alter the balance and functioning of ecosystems. Types of environmental stress include pollution, habitat destruction, climate change, invasive species, and resource scarcity. These stressors can lead to decreased biodiversity, impaired ecosystem services, and the disruption of natural processes.

Deutsch: Stressor / Italiano: Stressor - Stressor
A stressor is a chemical or biological agent, environmental condition, external stimulus or an event that causes stress to an organism.
An event that triggers the stress response may include environmental stressors (elevated sound levels, over-illumination, overcrowding) or daily stress events (e.g., traffic, lost keys, quality and quantity of physical activity).

A Stressor indicator is a characteristic of the environment that is suspected to elicit a change in the state of an ecological resource, and they include both natural and human-induced stressors.

Deutsch: Unterteilung / Français: Subdivision

Subdivision in the environmental context refers to the division of a larger piece of land into smaller, individual lots or parcels. This process involves the planning and development of infrastructure and services necessary for the creation of residential, commercial, or industrial areas within the subdivided land. Subdivisions can have significant environmental implications, as they impact land use, habitat, and natural resources. Understanding the application areas, examples, and risks associated with subdivisions is essential for sustainable land development practices.

A subsidence is a dropping of the land surface as a result of Ground Water being pumped. Cracks and fissures can appear in the land. Subsidence is virtually an irreversible process.

Deutsch: Substanz / Español: Sustancia / Português: Substância / Français: Substance / Italiano: Sostanza /

In the environment industry, a substance refers to any material that has a distinct chemical composition and properties. Substances can be either natural or man-made, and can be found in solid, liquid, or gaseous form.

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