United states environmental protection agency information resources directory spring 1989 opa 00389. Some recommendations are also made for mitigating and managing these problems in the sustainable urban development perspective. For peace corps volunteers and others working in countries which speak an unfamiliar language, the problems of communication can be enormous and embarrassing. In another example of extreme science, in 20 a group of medical professionals accompanied 12 children aged 8 to 16 from the united kingdom on a climb of mount everest.
Airspace the volume of space within a landfill site which is permitted for the disposal of waste. Compilation of forestry terms and definitions european forest. Green earth issues for kids presented by children of the earth united, green environmental education for kids, teachers and families. Environmental science provides an integrated, quantitative, and interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental systems. Your pupils will appreciate this handout as a study aid as well. Glossary of environmental terms ems environmental, inc. Pages in category environmental terminology the following 85 pages are in this category, out of 85 total. Environmental acronyms, abbreviations and glossary of terms executive enterprises, inc. Environmental assessment west carleton environmental centre 6 glossary of terms glossary of terms term definition agl referring to an altitude above ground level. Tables sectioned according to types of environmental issues can help. Nas is a private, nonprofit corporation established by congress to investigate and report on science and technology at the request of the federal government. For englishlanguage learners, vocabulary related to environmental issues can be challenging. Environmental science is the study of interactions among physical, chemical, and biological components of the. This glossary, however, defines only technical and regulatory terms that are commonly encountered in doe nepa documents.
Z guide containing over 100 explanations of common environmental terms. The remaining four terms, environmental quality, air quality, soil quality, and water quality, are defined as measures of the condition or state of each relative to the requirements of one or more. Environmental engineering glossary a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z a abiotic environment the part of an ecosystem that includes the nonliving. In 1992 the nwdb was merged with the ministry of rural development and a new. Environmental studies am herberhaeuser weinberge 23 d37075 goettingen email. A document required of federal agencies by the national environmental policy act for major projects or legislative proposals significantly affecting the environment. The national adult literacy agencynala has developed an a z guide containing over 100 explanations of common environmental terms. One can but present terms which have appeared in pertinent literature. This glossary contains general definitions of over 500 terms related to agricultural. The use of these terms and definitions varies largely from one author to another. According to current estimates, cities occupy 4% or less of the worlds terrestrial surface, yet they are home to almost half the global population, consume. Environment glossary use this printable glossary as a reference when discussing the environment and ways to live greener in your classroom. The road ahead outlines a framework for building science for environmental protection in the 21st century and identified key areas where enhanced leadership and capacity can strengthen the agencys abilities to address current and emerging environmental challenges as well as take advantage of new tools and. This is an archive of educational materials developed by the environmental literacy council.
The dictionary of environmental science and engineering. In fact, most of the time youll find the word you are looking for after typing only one or two letters. California environmental quality act ceqa first enacted in 1970 to provide longterm environmental protection, the law requires that governmental decisionmakers and public agencies study the significant environmental effects of proposed activities, and that significant avoidable damage be avoided or reduced where feasible. The national research council nrc is a part of the nas and has reported on public health problems such as chemical contamination of drinking. Glossary of environmental terms idaho department of. This guide is designed to help avoid some of these problems. A reverse flow condition, created by a difference in water pressures, which causes water to flow back into the distribution pipes of a potable water supply from any source or sources other than an intended source. In exposure assessment, the amount of a substance that penetrates an exposed organisms. Reducing the degree or intensity of, or eliminating, pollution.
Oecd glossary of statistical terms european commission. Biochemical oxygen demand bod a measure of the amount of dissolved oxygen required to break down the organic material in a. If someone can repeat what you did and get the same results. Glossary of technical terms department of environment and science. A life or process that occurs in, or is not destroyed by, the absence of oxygen. The number of organisms in a population, combining intensity density within inhabited areas and prevalence number and size of inhabited areas. In radiation science, a device speed that usp charged particles. A pressure that can cause water to backflow into the water supply when a users water system is at a higher pressure than the public water system. Definitions of technical terms in sanitary environmental. The purpose of this trip was to research the effects of high altitude low oxygen on children and provide information on how human muscle responds to oxygendeprivation. A well whose use has been permanently discontinued or which is in a state of such disrepair that it cannot be used for its intended purpose. Geophysical testing systematic collection of data for spatial studies. A tool for decision making, it describes the positive and negative effects of the undertaking and cites alternative actions. Airborne sound sound that reaches the point of interest by propagation through air.
Environmental protection agency communications, education, epa 175897001 and public affairs december 1997 1704. Environmental acronyms, abbreviations and glossary of terms. It is titled from air quality to zero emissions and the epa has obtained permission from nala to publish this information which is outlined below. The location of an unexpected occurrence failur, oer loss, either at a plant or along a transportation route, resulting releas in a oef hazardous materials. Az glossary of environmental terms environmental protection. Sanitation is the hygienic means of preventing human contact from the hazards of wastes to promote health. Ib environmental systems and societies glossary of key terms. The process by which one substance is taken into the body of another substance. A physical or chemical feature of an environment or ecosystem. In contrast with spontaneous generation, abiogenesis is not a process that biologists think continues in a particular environment, such as a planet or. Aaas acronym american association for the advancement of science, pronounced triplea ess. Common, local names for a variety of terms have been omitted because of the large number of latin american dialects.
These tables provide the word or phrase in the left column and an example of how to use the terms in the righthand column to provide context. For terms ueed in describing upper atmospheric and space environ. B1 acronyms the evolution of environmental procedures has generated a. The variable you, as investigator, change or select. View our online glossary of environmental engineering terms. Geology science that deals with the earths physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act upon it. Canadian forest service science and technology program, glossary of terms. Glossary of environmental, ecology, green science terms.
Environmental science study words the environmental. We dont care how many ads you see or how many pages you view. It is presented for historical and educational purposes. Sanitary engineering is the application of scientific or mathematical principles with to the field of sanitation, especially in regards to its effect on public health. Environmental protection agency of the usa or research reports of large groups of scientists and projects etc. Key terms from gcse environmental science aqa study. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The list below relies on definitions used by internationally recognized organizations e. Scope the terms included in this glossary refer to environments on the land surfaces of the earth and adjacent portione of the oceans and lower atmosphere that have a direct effect on surface conditions.
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