Glossary C
A Crop residue is Organic residue remaining after the harvesting and processing of a crop.
Français: Surface agricole utile / Italiano: Superficie agricola utilizzata
Cropland refers to agricultural land that is primarily used for the cultivation of crops, such as grains, vegetables, fruits, and other plants. It is a fundamental Component of the agricultural sector and plays a crucial role in global food production. Cropland is essential for providing the world's population with food, feed, fiber, and various agricultural products.
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.
A Cross Contamination is the movement of underground contaminants from one level or area to another due to invasive subsurface activities.
A Cross-Connection is any actual or potential connection between a drinking water system and an unapproved water supply or other source of contamination.
A cross-cutting group is In EMAP's Integration and Assessment section, one group of scientific and administrative personnel headed by a technical coordinator (TC) and charged with addressing specific cross-program, integrative issues in EMAP, such as Landscape Characterization, Design and Statistics, Indicator Development, Information Management, Assessment and Reporting, Logistics, Methods, and Quality Assurance.
A Crossdock is Crossdock operations in a warehouse involve moving goods between different trucks to consolidate loads without intermediate storage.