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Deutsch: Wettervorhersage / Español: Pronóstico del tiempo / Português: Previsão do tempo / Français: Prévision météorologique / Italiano: Previsioni del tempo
Weather forecasting is the scientific process of predicting atmospheric conditions for a specific location and time. It involves the use of data collected from satellites, weather stations, and other instruments to model and predict future weather patterns. In the environmental context, weather forecasting is essential for planning daily activities, protecting lives and property, and understanding climate patterns.
Deutsch: Unkraut / Español: Maleza / Português: Erva daninha / Français: Adventice / Italiano: Piante infestanti
A weed is a plant considered undesirable in a particular situation, "a plant in the wrong place". Examples commonly are plants unwanted in human-controlled settings, such as farm fields, gardens, lawns, and parks.
Deutsch: Gewicht / Español: Peso / Português: Peso / Français: Poids / Italiano: Peso /
In the environmental context, 'weight' refers to the measure of the force exerted by an object due to gravity. It is an important concept when considering the impact of various factors on the environment. Weight can influence the distribution of resources, the stability of ecosystems, and the management of waste and pollutants.
Deutsch: Wohlbefinden / Español: Bienestar / Português: Bem-estar / Français: Bien-être / Italiano: Benessere
Well-being in the context of the Environment refers to the state of overall health, comfort, and happiness that individuals or communities experience as influenced by their surrounding natural environment. It encompasses both physical and mental aspects, highlighting how access to clean air, Water, green spaces, and a balanced ecosystem contribute to the quality of life.
Deutsch: Nassdeposition / Español: deposición húmeda / Português: deposição úmida / Français: dépôt humide / Italiano: deposizione umida
Wet deposition in the environmental context refers to the process by which atmospheric pollutants are removed from the air and deposited to the Earth's surface in the form of precipitation, such as rain, snow, sleet, or fog. This process is a key component of the Atmospheric deposition of pollutants, which includes both wet and Dry deposition.
Deutsch: Wiederherstellung von Feuchtgebieten / Español: Restauración de humedales / Português: Restauração de áreas úmidas / Français: Restauration des zones humides / Italiano: Ripristino delle zone umide
Wetland restoration in the environmental context refers to the process of returning degraded or destroyed wetlands to their natural, functional state. This involves a range of activities aimed at re-establishing the wetland's ecological integrity, including its water quality, hydrology, vegetation, and habitat for wildlife.
Deutsch: Weizen / Español: Trigo / Português: Trigo / Français: Blé / Italiano: Grano
Wheat is one of the most widely grown and consumed crops in the world, playing a key role in global food security. In the environmental context, wheat farming has significant implications for land use, water consumption, soil health, and greenhouse gas emissions. Wheat production is highly dependent on agricultural practices, and its environmental impact varies depending on farming methods, the use of fertilizers and pesticides, and the region's climatic conditions.