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The Database for the Environment
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.
Stay curious, stay informed, and let's make a difference!
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.
Graveyard
Deutsch: Friedhof / Español: Cementerio / Português: Cemitério / Français: Cimetière / Italiano: Cimitero
Graveyard in the environmental context refers to a designated area for burying Human remains, often with cultural, spiritual, and historical significance. Graveyards also have ecological implications, influencing Land use, soil composition, and biodiversity. Modern graveyards may adopt sustainable practices to minimise their environmental Impact.
Market Weight
In an environmental context, "market weight" refers to the weight of an animal or crop that is considered optimal for sale in a particular market. Market weight varies depending on the type of animal or crop and the preferences of the buyers in the market.
Quartile
Deutsch: Quartil / Español: Cuartil / Português: Quartil / Français: Quartile / Italiano: Quartile
A quartile is a statistical concept used to divide a dataset into four equal parts, each representing a portion of the data's distribution. In the environmental context, it is often used for analysing and comparing environmental data, such as Pollution levels, Temperature variations, or biodiversity indices, to identify trends, outliers, and disparities in datasets.
Sensory adaptation
Deutsch: Sensorische Anpassung / Español: Adaptación sensorial / Português: Adaptação sensorial / Français: Adaptation sensorielle / Italiano: Adattamento sensoriale
Sensory adaptation refers to the process by which organisms adjust their sensory responses to changes in their environment, particularly when exposed to continuous or repetitive stimuli. This phenomenon is a crucial aspect of how animals, including humans, interact with their surroundings, enabling them to detect and respond to new or important environmental changes while ignoring constant or unimportant stimuli.
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