Deutsch: Ablagerung / Español: Deposición / Português: Deposição / Français: Déposition / Italiano: Deposizione /
A deposition is the processes by which chemical constituents move from the atmosphere to the earth's surface. These processes include precipitation (wet deposition, such as rain or cloud fog), as well as particle and gas deposition (dry deposition).Description
Deposition in the environment refers to the process where particles, such as dust, pollen, or pollutants, settle on surfaces after being suspended in the air or water. This natural phenomenon plays a significant role in shaping ecosystems and influencing various environmental processes. Deposition can occur through various mechanisms, including gravitational settling, impaction, interception, and diffusion. The deposited particles can have both beneficial and harmful effects on the environment, depending on their nature and source. Monitoring deposition patterns and levels is essential for understanding the impact of human activities on the environment and implementing appropriate conservation measures.Application Areas
- Environmental monitoring
- Air quality assessment
- Ecological studies
- Atmospheric research
Treatment and Risks
- Control of emissions at the source
- Use of filtration systems
- Risks include respiratory problems, damage to vegetation, and water pollution
Examples
- Acid deposition from sulfur and nitrogen compounds
- Wind-blown dust settling on surfaces
- Pollen deposition on flowers for pollination
Similar Concepts and Synonyms
- Sedimentation
- Settling
- Accretion
Weblinks
- medizin-und-kosmetik.de: 'Ablagerung' im Lexikon von medizin-und-kosmetik.de (German)
- quality-database.eu: 'Deposition' in the glossary of the quality-database.eu
- industrie-lexikon.de: 'Ablagerung' in the industrie-lexikon.de (German)
- quality-database.eu: 'Deposition' in the glossary of the quality-database.eu
- medizin-und-kosmetik.de: 'Ablagerung' im Lexikon von medizin-und-kosmetik.de (German)
- maritime-glossary.com: 'Deposition' in the maritime-glossary.com
Articles with 'Deposition' in the title
- Wet deposition: Wet deposition in the environmental context refers to the process by which atmospheric pollutants are removed from the air and deposited to the Earth's surface in the form of precipitation, such as rain, snow, sleet, or fog
- Acid Deposition: Acid Deposition: Acid deposition refers to the process by which acidic pollutants are deposited from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface. This includes both wet deposition (acid rain, snow, fog) and dry deposition (acidic gases and . . .
- Dry deposition: Dry deposition: A dry deposition is the settling of gases and Particles out of the atmosphere. dry deposition is a
- Atmospheric deposition: Atmospheric deposition: An atmospheric deposition is the delivery of pollutants from the atmosphere to either land or water. Sometimes called "air
Summary
Deposition in the environment refers to the process where particles settle on surfaces after being suspended in the air or water. It plays a crucial role in environmental processes and ecosystem dynamics. Monitoring and controlling deposition levels are essential for maintaining environmental quality and identifying potential risks. The various mechanisms of deposition, such as gravitational settling and impaction, contribute to the redistribution of particles in the environment, influencing air and water quality.--Related Articles to the term 'Deposition' | |
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