Glossary V

The Environmental Glossary. Letter V +++ 'Veal', 'Value', 'Vehicle Miles Traveled'

German: Wert
A value is a Characteristic of the environment that is desired. In the past, the term "environmental value" was defined to mean Characteristic of the environment that

A Veal is a Calf (usually male) that is raised on milk and is intended to be used for meat at a young age.

A Vehicle Miles Traveled is a measure of the extent of motor vehicle operation; the total number of vehicle miles traveled by all vehicles within a specific geographic area over a given period of time.

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