Глоссарий экологических терминов ДОБАВИТЬ СВОИ ТЕРМИНЫ ДО 27.03.2020

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Ecology

Ecology is a branch of biology concerning interactions among organisms and their biophysical environment, which includes both biotic and abiotic components.

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Ecosystem

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.

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Effluent

Effluent is atmospheric water and precipitation, which includes meltwater and rainwater, as well as water from irrigation of green spaces and streets, diverted to reservoirs from the territories of industrial enterprises and settlements through the sewer system or by gravity, the properties of which have been degraded as a result of human activity.

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Emissions

Harmful substances entering the atmosphere together with exhaust gases from the exhaust system.


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Environment

Environment is a generalized concept that characterizes the natural conditions of a certain area and its ecological state.

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