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Deutsch: Wasseraufbereitung / Español: Tratamiento de agua / Português: Tratamento de água / Français: Traitement de l'eau / Italiano: Trattamento dell'acqua
Water treatment in the environmental context refers to the processes used to make water more acceptable for a specific end-use, which may be drinking, industrial water supply, irrigation, water recreation, or many other uses, including being safely returned to the environment. Water treatment aims to remove contaminants or reduce their concentration so that the water becomes fit for its desired end-use. This process is critical for ensuring access to safe drinking water, protecting public health, and preserving the natural environment by preventing pollution.
Deutsch: Wasserverbrauch / Español: Uso del agua / Português: Uso da água / Français: Utilisation de l'eau / Italiano: Uso dell'acqua
Water use in the environmental context refers to the ways in which water is utilised for various purposes, including agricultural, industrial, domestic, and ecological needs. It encompasses the management, allocation, and consumption of water resources to support human activities and sustain natural ecosystems. Effective water use is crucial for balancing the demands of growing populations, economic activities, and environmental Protection, especially in the face of increasing water scarcity and climate change.
Deutsch: Gewässer / Español: Cuerpo de agua / Português: Corpo de água / Français: Étendue d'eau
A body of water or waterbody (often spelled water body) is any significant accumulation of water, generally on a planet's surface. The term most often refers to oceans, seas, and lakes, but it includes smaller pools of water such as ponds, wetlands, or more rarely, puddles.
Deutsch: Wasserweg / Español: Vía acuática / Português: Via aquática / Français: Voie aquatique / Italiano: Via d'acqua
In the environment context, a "waterway" refers to any body of water that supports ecosystems and provides pathways for water movement within various landscapes. These include rivers, streams, canals, lakes, and ocean currents that play crucial roles in ecological and hydrological systems. Waterways are vital for maintaining biodiversity, supporting Aquatic and terrestrial life forms, and facilitating natural processes such as nutrient cycling and sediment transport.
Deutsch: Wasserwerk / Español: Obra hidráulica / Português: Obra hidráulica / Français: Ouvrage hydraulique / Italiano: Opera idraulica
Waterwork in the environmental context refers to infrastructure, systems, or engineering projects designed for water supply, management, treatment, and distribution. These structures play a crucial role in providing clean water for human consumption, irrigation, industry, and ecological conservation while also addressing wastewater treatment and flood control.
Deutsch: Wetter / Español: Clima / Português: Clima / Français: Temps / Italiano: Meteo /
Weather is the specific condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time. It is measured in terms of such things as wind, temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, cloudiness, and precipitation.
Deutsch: Wettervorhersage / Español: Pronóstico del tiempo / Português: Previsão do tempo / Français: Prévision météorologique / Italiano: Previsioni del tempo
Weather forecasting is the scientific process of predicting atmospheric conditions for a specific location and time. It involves the use of data collected from satellites, weather stations, and other instruments to model and predict future weather patterns. In the environmental context, weather forecasting is essential for planning daily activities, protecting lives and property, and understanding climate patterns.
Deutsch: Unkraut / Español: Maleza / Português: Erva daninha / Français: Adventice / Italiano: Piante infestanti
A weed is a plant considered undesirable in a particular situation, "a plant in the wrong place". Examples commonly are plants unwanted in human-controlled settings, such as farm fields, gardens, lawns, and parks.
Deutsch: Gewicht / Español: Peso / Português: Peso / Français: Poids / Italiano: Peso /
In the environmental context, 'weight' refers to the measure of the force exerted by an object due to gravity. It is an important concept when considering the impact of various factors on the environment. Weight can influence the distribution of resources, the stability of ecosystems, and the management of waste and pollutants.