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In the environmental context, a townhouse refers to a type of medium-density housing in urban areas that shares one or more walls with other similar units. Townhouses can be part of the conversation about sustainable urban development because of their potential for more efficient land use and reduced environmental impact compared to detached single-family homes.
Deutsch: Gemeinde / Español: Municipio / Português: Município / Français: Canton / Italiano: Borgata
Township in the environmental context refers to a designated land division or settlement that plays a role in environmental planning, resource management, and sustainable development. Townships can vary in size and governance structures, often influencing land use policies, water management, and ecological conservation efforts within their jurisdictions.
Deutsch: Toxizität / Español: Toxicidad / Português: Toxicidade / Français: Toxicitê
Toxicity is the degree to which a substance can damage an organism. Toxicity can refer to the effect on a whole organism, such as an animal, bacterium, or plant, as well as the effect on a substructure of the organism, such as a cell (cytotoxicity) or an organ such as the liver (hepatotoxicity).
Deutsch: Toxikologie / Español: Toxicología / Português: Toxicologia / Français: Toxicologie / Italiano: Tossicologia
Toxicology in the environmental context refers to the study of the adverse effects of chemicals, pollutants, and other harmful substances on living organisms and ecosystems. Environmental toxicology examines how these substances interact with the environment, including their presence in air, water, soil, and food chains, and assesses the risks they pose to human health, wildlife, and ecological systems.
Deutsch: Verfolgung / Español: Seguimiento / Português: Rastreamento / Français: Suivi / Italiano: Tracciamento
Tracking in the environment context refers to the Process of monitoring and recording various environmental factors, such as pollution levels, wildlife movements, deforestation, or carbon emissions. It involves using technologies and methodologies to observe changes in the environment over time, ensuring that data is collected for analysis, Regulation, and decision-making to protect and preserve natural ecosystems.
Deutsch: Merkmal / Español: Rasgo / Português: Traço / Français: Trait / Italiano: Caratteristica
Trait in the environment context refers to a specific characteristic or feature of an organism that can influence its ability to survive, reproduce, and interact within its ecosystem. Traits can be physical, such as the color of a plant's flowers, the thickness of an animal's fur, or biochemical, such as the ability of a species to detoxify certain poisons. In environmental science, understanding the traits of different organisms is crucial for studying biodiversity, ecosystem dynamics, and the responses of species to environmental changes.
Deutsch: Übertragung / Español: Transferencia / Português: Transferência / Français: Transfert / Italiano: Trasferimento /
Transfer in the environmental context refers to the movement or conveyance of substances, energy, or information from one location or medium to another within ecosystems or between different parts of the environment. Transfers are fundamental processes that govern the flow and distribution of materials and resources in natural systems. They can involve the transport of pollutants, nutrients, energy, or biological organisms and play a crucial role in understanding ecosystem dynamics and environmental processes.