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A Statistical control chart (Shewhart control chart) is a graphical chart with statistical control limits and plotted values (for some applications in chronological order) of some measured parameter for a series of samples.
Deutsch: Stichprobe / Español: Muestra estadística / Português: Amostra estatística / Français: Échantillon statistique / Italiano: Campione statistico
Statistical sample in the environmental context refers to a subset of data or a collection of samples from a larger population within an environmental study. This concept is crucial for conducting research and assessments in environmental science, as it allows scientists to make inferences about larger ecosystems or populations based on the properties of the smaller, manageable subset.
Deutsch: Stahl / Español: Acero / Português: Aço / Français: Acier / Italiano: Acciaio /
In the environmental context, "steel" refers to a versatile and widely used material that has both positive and negative implications for the environment. Steel is an alloy primarily composed of iron and carbon, along with small amounts of other elements. It is known for its strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion, making it a preferred material in various industries and applications.
Deutsch: Sterilisator / Español: Esterilizador / Português: Esterilizador / Français: Stérilisateur / Italiano: Sterilizzatore
Sterilizer refers to agents or devices used to destroy all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, spores, and fungi, typically used in medical, laboratory, and food preparation environments. In the environmental context, sterilizers play a critical role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases and maintaining sterile conditions in various settings.
Deutsch: Hochwasserschutzdamm / Español: Dique de contención / Português: Banco de proteção contra inundações / Français: Digue de protection / Italiano: Argine anti-inondazione
Stopbank in the environmental context refers to an embankment or raised structure built alongside rivers, lakes, or coastal areas to protect adjacent land from flooding. Stopbanks are part of flood management systems designed to direct or contain water flow during high-water events, thereby preventing damage to communities, farmland, and infrastructure.
Deutsch: Stratosphäre / Español: Estratosfera / Português: Estratosfera / Français: Stratosphère / Italiano: Stratosfera
The stratosphere is the second major layer of Earth's atmosphere, just above the troposphere, and below the mesosphere.
Deutsch: Stratosphärenozon / Español: ozono estratosférico / Português: ozônio estratosférico / Français: ozone stratosphérique / Italiano: ozono stratosferico
Stratospheric ozone, commonly referred to as the ozone layer, is a layer of ozone molecules (O₃) located in the Earth's stratosphere, approximately 10 to 50 kilometers (6 to 31 miles) above the planet's surface. This layer plays a crucial role in protecting life on Earth by absorbing the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
In the context of the environment, the term "Strauss" typically refers to a genus of birds known as "Struthio" in scientific nomenclature, which includes the ostriches. Ostriches (Struthio camelus) are large flightless birds native to Africa and are the largest living species of bird. They have a significant impact on their environment and play a role in the ecosystem as seed dispersers and as part of the food chain.