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The Environmental Glossary. Letter A +++ Popular Articles: 'Absorption', 'Abatement Debris', 'Acclimatization'

Asexual reproduction is a reproduction in which a mother cell divides to produce two identical daughter Cells that are clones of the mother cell. This type of reproduction is common in single-celled organisms. Compare --->reproduction.

German: Asche

Ash is the Mineral content of a product remaining after complete combustion.

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Deutsch: Asien / Español: Asia / Português: Ásia / Français: Asie / Italiano: Asia

Asia is the largest and most populous continent on Earth, playing a pivotal role in global environmental dynamics. Its vast landmass encompasses a wide range of ecosystems, from tropical rainforests and deserts to mountainous regions and coastal zones. Asia faces numerous environmental challenges, such as deforestation, water scarcity, pollution, and the impacts of climate change, making it a critical region for both environmental conservation and global sustainability efforts.

Deutsch: Aspekt / Español: Aspecto / Português: Aspecto / Français: Aspect / Italiano: Aspetto

Aspect in the environment context refers to a specific feature, characteristic, or factor of the natural world or environmental issues. It encompasses the various dimensions through which we understand and interact with the environment, including physical, biological, social, economic, and political perspectives. These aspects are crucial for analyzing environmental conditions, identifying challenges, and devising strategies for sustainable management and conservation.

An ASPEN (Assessment System for Population Exposure Nationwide) model: is a computer simulation model used to

German: Asphalt
Asphalt is a hard, black petroleum-based material used to pave roads. Asphalt can be mixed with recycled tires to make roads last longer.

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An Asphalt Cement Concrete (ACC) is commonly known as "asphalt," makes up approximately 90% of all paved surfaces in the U.S.

The Asphalt Chip Seals (Asphalt Chip Sealing) is a paving treatment in which a thin Layer of asphalt emulsion binder is applied and immediately covered with a layer of light-colored aggregate.

An Asphalt Emulsion Sealcoats is a paving option consisting of an aggregate of small rocks in an asphalt binder.

An Assay is a test for a specific chemical, microbe, or effect.