Glossary M

The Environmental Glossary. Letter M +++ Popular Articles: 'Monitoring', 'Measurement', 'Mean'

A Market Weight (Pork) is 240 to 260 lbs

A Marketing is Increasing awareness of a product by advertising.

marl lakes are lakes in which solid calcium carbonate precipitates during periods of high Photosynthesis forming a Characteristic marl bench in the euphotic zone.

A marsh is wetland, swamp, or bog

In the environmental context, mass generally refers to the amount of matter present in a given system or space. It can refer to a wide range of substances, including both natural and human-made materials.

A Mass balance is the application of the principle of the Conservation of matter.

A mass transit is see public transportation.

A Mass Wasting is Downward movement of dry soil and rock caused by gravity (often called slides or avalanches).

Mastitis are an inflammation of the mammary gland (or glands), usually caused by bacteria.

A Maternity Barn is a special needs facility where cows can be closely monitored during the period immediately before and after they give birth.