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Welcome to the Database for the Environment! This comprehensive glossary aims to provide you with concise and informative articles on various topics related to the environment. Whether you're a student, researcher, or simply interested in learning more about the natural world, this lexicon is designed to be your go-to guide.
In this lexicon, you will find articles covering a wide range of environmental issues, including climate change, biodiversity, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and waste management, among others. Each article is written in a clear and accessible manner, providing key insights and up-to-date information on the topic at hand.
We believe that understanding the environment and the challenges it faces is crucial in shaping a sustainable future. By exploring the articles in this lexicon, you will gain valuable knowledge about pressing environmental concerns, as well as potential solutions and actions that can be taken to mitigate them.
We hope that this Environmental Lexicon serves as a valuable resource for your environmental journey. Let's embark on this educational adventure together and explore the wonders of our planet, deepen our understanding of environmental issues, and contribute to the preservation of our natural world.
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Please note that the subsequent articles in the lexicon will cover a variety of topics chosen randomly to provide a diverse range of environmental subjects.
Bronchiole
Deutsch: Bronchiol / Español: Bronquiolo / Português: Bronquíolo / Français: Bronchiole / Italiano: Bronchiolo /
A Bronchiole is one of the finer subdivisions of the airways, less than 1 mm in diameter, and having no cartilage in its wall.
Cross
Deutsch: Kreuz / Español: Cruz / Português: Cruz / Français: Croix / Italiano: Croce
In the context of the environment, the term "cross" does not have a direct, specific meaning akin to its traditional or common uses. However, it can be interpreted in several related ways, depending on the context:
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Cross-Sectoral Collaboration: Refers to cooperative efforts that span across different sectors of society, including public, private, and non-Governmental organizations, to address environmental challenges. This collaboration is crucial for developing comprehensive and effective strategies for sustainability and conservation.
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Cross-Boundary Management: Involves managing natural resources and environmental issues that transcend geopolitical boundaries, such as air and water pollution, climate change, and biodiversity conservation. This approach acknowledges that environmental issues do not adhere to man-made borders and requires international cooperation for effective management.
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Cross-Pollination of Ideas: While not exclusive to environmental contexts, this concept involves the sharing and combining of ideas from diverse fields to innovate and solve complex environmental problems. It highlights the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in creating sustainable solutions.
Completeness
A completeness is "The amount of valid data obtained compared to the planned amount, and [it is] usually expressed as a percentage; a data quality indicator" (QAMS 1993, 6).
Psychological adaptation
Deutsch: Psychologische Anpassung / Español: Adaptación psicológica / Português: Adaptação psicológica / Français: Adaptation psychologique / Italiano: Adattamento psicologico
Psychological adaptation in the environmental context refers to the process through which individuals and communities adjust their behavior, cognition, and emotional responses to cope with environmental changes or stressors. This can include a wide range of experiences, from adapting to the immediate impacts of natural disasters and climate change to long-term adjustments in response to changes in one's living environment, such as urbanization, noise pollution, or the degradation of natural spaces. Psychological adaptation is crucial for maintaining mental health and well-being in the face of environmental challenges and for fostering resilience in individuals and communities.
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