For example, if you are measuring your air emissions from a smoke stack, with a set expected level of chemical contaminants, the measured results can be acceptable to the. This glossary of terms and acronyms aims to provide a support tool not only for those that are frequently engaged in negotiations under various multilateral environmental agreements meas, but also for those involved in the daily implementation of such agreements and related decisions. To the extent that definitions and explanations provided in this glossary differ from those in epa regulations or other official documents, they are intended for use in understanding this manual only. Maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for future generations. Terms at the end of the volume an listds all the significant references in the glossary to authors and their writings. We made using the glossary of environmental terms spanish to english material easier to use and more effective. Environmental science is the study of interactions among physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment.
You can now read the ebook in the pane on the left, listen to the audio pane to the right and practice your pronunciation use on the pronunciation tool tab on right all at the same time the glossary of environmental terms spanish to english material can be used both. Introduction terms of environment defines in nontechnical language the more coxnmonijnifad environmental terms appearing in epa publications, news releases, and other agency documents available to the general public, students, the media, and agency employees. Glossary of terms united states environmental protection. The glossary is put forward as guidance only and is. Glossary of environmental terms spanish to english. Principle by which managers and decision makers in the government, the private sector and organized civil society are responsible towards the public for the actions they do or take within their positions. While the glossary strives to provide the most common terms within the cannabis industry, less c ommon terms c an be found through the cited references. The biotic factors in an environment include the organisms themselves as well as such items as predation, competition for food resources, and symbiotic relationships. Oecd glossary of statistical terms environment definition. Environmental science is the study of interactions among physical, chemical, and biological components of the. How a chemical enters a persons blood after the chemical has been swallowed, has come into contact with the skin, or has been breathed in. For more information, click on a term for a more indepth article on the subject.
Az glossary of environmental terms environmental protection. A sixth term, soil regeneration, is defined as the reformation of. A glossary of environmental terms ii 8 biophysical environment biotic and abiotic surrounding of an organism, or population which includes particularly the factors that have an influence on their survival, development and evolution. Reducing the degree or intensity of, or eliminating, pollution. Dave rich, president, geotech computer systems, inc. The prefix ab emphasizes that the heritable characteristics of an organism are consequences of the past and not anticipation of the present. Choose from 500 different sets of vocabulary words environmental science flashcards on quizlet. Occupational safety and health osh is an interdisciplinary field, which uses specialist terms and expressions from subject areas as diverse as engineering, medicine, law, the physical sciences and psychology. This document is reference material for investigators and other fda personnel. Analogous in stringency to best availability technology bat for direct dischargers. In ethics, absolutism is usually contrasted to relativism. The dictionary of environmental science and engineering.
In an attempt to correct the problem and standardize usage, this paper defines or redefines 10 of the most common environmental terms. Environmental protection agency of the usa or research reports of large groups of scientists and projects etc. The explanations are designed to help describe ideas and concepts rather than to give strict scientific definitions. An agreement between the purchasing authority and the contractor that the terms and conditions of the contract have been met. Please note that this glossary does n ot include every term related to cannabis. This glossary of ecology is a list of definitions of terms and topics in ecology and related fields. For more specific definitions from other glossaries related to ecology, see glossary of biology and glossary of environmental science. Iso 14001 glossary of environmental management words. Glossary of environmental terms idaho department of. The following terms and acronyms are commonly used in environmental impact assessment eia reports or are relevant to the environmental assessment process.
Environmental protection agency communications, education, epa 175897001 and public affairs december 1997 1704. Environment glossary use this printable glossary as a reference when discussing the environment and ways to live greener in your classroom. Apparent competitionan interaction in which the organisms or species have adverse effects on one another by virtue of the. An underground geological formation, or group of formations, containing usable amounts of groundwater that can supply wells and springs. It covers the areas of environment statistics, environmental and sustainable development indicators, and environmental accounting. Agency of the federal government created in 1970 for the purpose of protecting human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by congress. See 110, 190 activity theory an interactionist theory of aging that argues that elderly. A glossary of environmental terms found on deqs website. Chemical treatment includes coagulation, chlorination, or ozone addition. The number of organisms in a population, combining intensity density within inhabited areas and prevalence number and size of inhabited areas. The naturally produced physical surroundings on which humanity is entirely dependent in all its activities. The environmental performance is the measurable results of the management of the environmental aspects in the environmental management system. If the term is not clickable, an expanded page has not yet been created.
Scope as directed in joint publication jp 1, doctrine for the armed forces of the united states, the dod dictionary of military and associated terms short title. Environmental acronyms, abbreviations and glossary of terms. Dod dictionary sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to encompass the. Exchange between the economy and the environment including resource extraction, emissions to the air, water, or soil, and aspects of land use. Terms of environment glossary abbreviations and acronyms. Environmental glossary finding of no significant impact fnsi a document prepared by a federal agency that presents the reasons impact. The dictionary of environmental science and engineering the dictionary of environmental science and engineering is an essential reference book for students and professionals in such diverse disciplines as geography, earth sciences, biology, engineering and law. The national adult literacy agency nala has developed an a z guide containing over 100 explanations of common environmental terms. Scientific and technical terms in the following f ields or subfields. Environmental assessment team, alberta environment, edmonton, alberta. The remaining four terms, environmental quality, air quality, soil quality, and water quality, are defined as measures of the condition or state of each relative to the requirements of one or more. It should be distinguished from the impact to resources or components caused by natural factors, e. Review of sustainability terms and their definitions article pdf available in journal of cleaner production 1518. The definitions include those pertaining to functional safety in addition to general occupational health and safety matters.
A life or process that occurs in, or is not destroyed by, the absence of oxygen. A technologybased effluent limitation for an industrial facility discharging into a municipal sewer system. Glossary of terms technical terms related to the various sciences supporting environmental assessment or related to the. The national adult literacy agencynala has developed an a z guide containing over 100 explanations of common environmental terms. Terms of environment glossary, abbreviations, and acronyms revised december 1997 i,r introduction terms of environment defmes in nontechnical language the inore,commonly used ep. Epa terminology with an explanation or definition of each. Meanings of environmental terms university of illinois at. Population growth and its environmental and social impact know no national boundaries.
Organic evolution is any genetic change in organisms from generation to generation. Introduction terms of environment defines in nontechnical language the more commonly used environmental terms appearing in epa publications, news releases, and other agency documents available to the general public, students, the media, and agency employees. Dec, 20 environmental assessment or environmental impact statement under the national environmental policy act nepa. You can now read the ebook in the pane on the left, listen to the audio pane to the right and practice your pronunciation use on the pronunciation tool tab on right all at the same time. Environmental glossary surface waters and ground waters, oil spills, and some methods of. When there is no approved state program, and there is an epa administered program, director means the regional administrator. This glossary of commonly used planning and zoning terms should make it easier for you to get involved in answering questions and making decisions about growth and development in your community. Glossary of environmental, ecology, green science terms. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Your pupils will appreciate this handout as a study aid as well. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms, january 2020.
Ex situ conservation a conservation method that entails the removal of germplasm resources seed, pollen, sperm, individual organisms, from their original habitat or natural environment. Environmental impact is a change in the state or functioning of an environmental resource or component caused by the actions of a project or intervention. The national adult literacy agencynala has developed an a z guide containing over 100 explanations of common. This glossary is intended as a quick reference to definitions of general safety terms which are in common usage. View our online glossary of environmental engineering terms. This glossary has been prepared by the division of environmental law and conventions of unep on the basis of publicly available information, including the united nations treaty collection treaty reference guide, websites of the global meas, the unitar glossary of terms for. Glossary of terms united states environmental protection agency.
From air quality to zero emissions national adult literacy. Common environmental terms a glossary compiled by gloria j. Resources which are considered biotic and therefore renewable. Leads to environmental and economic benefits through the use and. When there is an approved state program, director normally means the state director.
Glossary of sociology absolute poverty a standard of poverty based on a minimum level of subsistence below which families should not be expected to exist. Expanded from its original publication, this comprehensive and concise guide. The environment is the totality of all the external conditions affecting the life, development and survival of an organism. Glossary of terms environmental crimes research guides at. Environmental terms dictionary glossary slideshare. Achieved status a social position attained by a person largely through his or her own efforts. Terms of environment defmes in nontechnical language the inore. The use of these terms and definitions varies largely from one author to another. Glossary abaptation the process by which the present match between organisms and their environment, and the constraints on this match, have been determined by evolutionary forces acting on ancestors. In terms of environmental management this could mean assessing the chance that you will have a chemical spill, assessing how environmentally damaging the spill could be this could depend on the chemical involved, and having a plan to deal with it should it happen. Glossary of environmental and computing terms by dr. Environmental protection refers to any activity to maintain or restore the quality of environmental media through preventing the emission of pollutants or reducing the presence of polluting substances in environmental media.
Environmental impact assessmentterms of reference eco. California environmental quality act ceqa first enacted in 1970 to provide longterm environmental protection, the law requires that governmental decisionmakers and public agencies study the significant environmental effects of proposed activities, and that significant avoidable damage be avoided or reduced where feasible. Some common rocks, textures and structural terms are also defined. The purpose of ecos is to improve the capability of state environmental agencies and their leaders to protect and improve human health and the environment. The term can also refer to treatment processes, treatment of toxic materials in 155. Studies of humans suffering from symptoms induced by chemical exposure. It is titled from air quality to zero emissions and the epa has obtained permission from nala to publish this information which is outlined below. Glossary of geological terms these terms relate to prospecting and exploration, to the regional geology of newfoundland and labrador, and to some of the geological environments and mineral occurrences preserved in the province. Environmental impact assessment terms of reference by saurab on september 24, 2016 10 comments tor or terms of reference is a document produced by the. This glossary is developed and produced by the occupational health teams of the academic medical center in amsterdam, the netherlands, and of the university hospital ofmunich lmu, germany. Journal of environmental quality abstract meanings of.
The three degradation terms, environmental degradation, land degradation, and soil degradation, are defined as any change or disturbance to the environment, land, or soil perceived to be deleterious or undesirable. B1 acronyms the evolution of environmental procedures has generated a. Glossary of environmental assessment terms and acronyms used in alberta updated february 2010. Certain terms and expressions that relate to the environment are problematic in that they vary widely in usage within and between disciplines, and several have been used as synonyms. Glossary of terms this glossary includes a collection of the terms used in this manual and an explanation of each term. The list below relies on definitions used by internationally recognized organizations e. This glossary hopes t o provide the environmental health.
Glossary of computer system software development terminology 895 note. Green earth issues for kids presented by children of the earth united, green environmental education for kids, teachers and families. Protects and enhances public health and the environment of arizona by controlling present and future sources of air. Each term on this page includes a brief definition. This glossary is intended to help people become familiar with the terms they are likely to see in government reports, engineering studies and health literature. Glossary of environmental health terms the asbestos hazard emergency response act ahera requires local education agencies to conduct inspections, develop management plans, and design or conduct response actions with respect to the presence of asbestoscontaining materials in school buildings. It covers the areas of environment statistics, environmental and sustainable development indicators, and environmental. B1 acronyms the evolution of environmental procedures has generated a considerable number of acronyms. Cell a unit of varying dimensions in a landfill which is isolated from the environment by 6 to 12 inches of soil cover.
The word cleanup is sometimes used interchangeably with the terms remedial action, removal action, response action, remedy, remediation, or corrective action. F facultative a group of microorganisms which prefer or preferentially use molecular oxygen when available, but are capable of suing other pathways for energy and synthesis if molecular oxygen is not available. Term definition 303d refers to section 303 subsection d of the clean water act, which requires states to develop a list of water bodies that do not meet water quality standards a 303d list. Nov 26, 2019 the unsd glossary of environment statistics which was published in 1997, is a quick reference tool for terms and definitions relevant to environmental data production and use. Glossary of terms director the regional administrator or state director, as the context requires, or an authorized representative. This page has a master list, in alphabetical order of u. Glossary for basic occupational safety and health 3. Public health accreditation board acronyms glossary of terms.
It covers the areas of environment statistics, environmental and sustainable development indicators, and. National nonprofit, nonpartisan association of state and territorial environmental agency leaders. Environmental science provides an integrated, quantitative, and interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental systems. Preserving and renewing, when possible, human and natural resources. Learn vocabulary words environmental science with free interactive flashcards. If resource extraction is excluded, the term used in this case is environmental release. Glossary of terms used in nerc reliability standards.