Glossary I

The Environmental Glossary. Letter I +++ Popular Articles: 'Information', 'Impact', 'Indicator'

Deutsch: Krankheit / Español: Enfermedad / Português: Doença / Français: Maladie / Italiano: Malattia
An illness (disease) is a particular abnormal, pathological condition that affects part or all of an organism. It is often construed as a medical condition associated with specific symptoms and signs.

An Imagery is Visible representation of objects and/or phenomena as sensed or detected by cameras, infrared and multi-spectral scanners, radar, and photometers.

An Images Source is Midwest Plan Service
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Deutsch: Ungleichgewicht / Español: Desequilibrio / Português: Desequilíbrio / Français: Déséquilibre / Italiano: Squilibrio

Imbalance in the environmental context refers to a disruption or disturbance in the natural equilibrium of ecosystems and environmental processes. This occurs when certain elements—such as population sizes, resource availability, pollution levels, or climate factors—are altered significantly, leading to negative consequences for the environment, species, and the overall health of the planet.

An Immunity is the power an animal has to resist and/or overcome an infection to which most of its species are susceptible. Active Immunity is due to the presence of antibodies

An Immunoglobulin is a class of proteins produced in lymph tissue in vertebrates that function as antibodies in the immune

Deutsch: Einfluss / Español: Impacto / Português: Impacto / Français: Impact / Italiano: Impatto /

An Impact is change in the chemical, physical (including habitat) or biological quality or condition of a waterbody caused by external sources.

An Impairment is detrimental effect on the Biological Integrity of a waterbody caused by an Impact that prevents attainment of the designated use.

An Impermeable layer is a Layer of solid material, such as rock or clay, which does not allow water to pass through.

An Impervious Surface is a hard surface area that either prevents or retards the entry of water into the sail mantle or causes water to run off the surface in greater quantities or at