Glossary G

The Environmental Glossary. Letter G +++ Popular Articles: 'Groundwater', 'Ground', 'Grid'

Deutsch: Regierung / Español: Gobierno / Português: Governo / Français: Gouvernement / Italiano: Governo /

In the environmental context, 'government' refers to the governing bodies and institutions responsible for creating and implementing policies, regulations, and initiatives related to environmental protection, conservation, and sustainability. Governments at various levels, including local, regional, national, and international, play a crucial role in shaping environmental policies and addressing environmental challenges.

A Governmental is In the case of building codes, these are the State or local organizations/agencies responsible for building code enforcement.

Grab Samples are discrete subsets of a population thought to be representative of a specific area and a specific time, not necessarily taken at random.

A Graded Approach is the process of basing the level of application of managerial controls applied to an item or work according to the intended use of the results and the degree of confidence needed in the quality of the results.

A Gradient is the slope or steepness of the stream.

A gradient analyses is a suite of statistical techniques including principal component analysis, canonical correlation's analysis, and canonical correspondence analysis used to examine the relationships between biotic and environmental factors.

A graduated cylinder is a cylinder used to measure liquids that is marked in units.

In the environmental context, graffiti refers to writings, drawings, or symbols applied to surfaces in public spaces without permission. This form of expression can have mixed impacts on the environment and communities, ranging from being considered an art form that beautifies urban areas to being viewed as vandalism that contributes to urban decay.

The term "grain" refers to the texture, composition, or arrangement of particles or fibers in natural materials such as soil, rocks, wood, or sand. Grain plays a crucial role in various environmental processes, including erosion, sedimentation, water movement, and plant growth. Understanding grain characteristics is essential for assessing soil fertility, determining the suitability of construction materials, and managing natural resources effectively.

Gram in the environmental context refers to a unit of mass measurement commonly used to quantify the weight or mass of various substances, such as pollutants, chemicals, or materials, in the field of environmental science and analysis. The gram is a fundamental unit of the metric system and is particularly useful for expressing the concentration, quantity, or amount of substances present in environmental samples. Understanding and utilizing grams are essential in environmental monitoring, pollution control, and research activities related to the environment.