Water and aquatic environments
Water quality, freshwater systems, marine environments and aquatic pollution.
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Climate science
Climate systems, change, impacts and responses.
5 wordsConservation
Protecting biodiversity, habitats and natural resources.
1 wordsClimate change
Greenhouse gases, warming, climate impacts, mitigation, adaptation and climate science.
210 wordsEnvironmental ecology
Ecosystems, habitats, biodiversity and ecological interactions in environmental science.
409 wordsPollution
Air, water and soil pollution, contaminants, emissions and environmental quality.
1.2k wordsConservation and biodiversity
Species protection, habitat conservation, restoration and biodiversity.
862 wordsSustainability
Sustainable development, resource use, circularity and long-term environmental stewardship.
55 wordsResources and energy
Natural resources, energy systems, resource efficiency and environmental impacts.
112 wordsEnvironmental policy
Environmental regulation, governance, standards, targets and policy instruments.
70 wordsEnvironmental health
Environmental exposures, hazards and effects on human and ecosystem health.
42 wordsWaste and circular economy
Waste prevention, recycling, reuse, recovery and circular resource systems.
35 wordsAtmosphere and climate
Atmospheric processes, greenhouse gases, climate forcing, climate impacts and adaptation.
196 wordsWater and aquatic environments
Water quality, freshwater systems, marine environments and aquatic pollution.
1.2k wordsEnergy and decarbonisation
Energy sources, efficiency, renewable energy, emissions reduction and decarbonisation.
31 wordsLand and soil
Soils, land degradation, land use, restoration and terrestrial environmental processes.
66 words120 featured terms
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underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc
Basinnounthe entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; "flo…
Catchment areanounthe entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; "flo…
Catchment basinnounthe entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; "flo…
Coastaladjectivelocated on or near or bordering on a coast; "coastal marshes"; "coastal waters"; "the Atlantic coastal plain"
Drainage areanounthe entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; "flo…
Drainage basinnounthe entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; "flo…
Fresh waternounwater that is not salty
Freshwaternounwater that is not salty
Lakenouna body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
Marineadjectivenative to or inhabiting the sea; "marine plants and animals such as seaweed and whales"
Oceannouna large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
Qualitynounan essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained" - Shakespeare
Rivernouna large natural stream of water (larger than a creek); "the river was navigable for 50 miles"
River basinnounthe entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; "flo…
Waternouna liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants; "he asked for a drink of water"
Watershednounthe entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; "flo…
Wetlandnouna low area where the land is saturated with water
Abilitynounthe quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
Accuracynounthe quality of being near to the true value; "he was beginning to doubt the accuracy of his compass"; "the lawyer questioned the truth of my acc…
Accuracynoun(mathematics) the number of significant figures given in a number; "the atomic clock enabled scientists to measure time with much greater accura…
Adequacynounthe quality of being sufficient for the end in view; "he questioned the sufficiency of human intelligence"
Airnouna distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; "an air of mystery"; "the house had a neglected air"; "an atmosphere of defe…
Appearancenounoutward or visible aspect of a person or thing
Ariditynounthe quality of yielding nothing of value
Assetnouna useful or valuable quality
Atmospherenouna distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; "an air of mystery"; "the house had a neglected air"; "an atmosphere of defe…
Attractionnounthe quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts; "her personality held a strange attraction for him"
Auranouna distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; "an air of mystery"; "the house had a neglected air"; "an atmosphere of defe…
Badnounthat which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency; "take the bad with the good"
Badnessnounthat which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency; "take the bad with the good"
Barrennessnounthe quality of yielding nothing of value
Bayounouna swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)
Believabilitynounthe quality of being believable or trustworthy
Bognounwet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation; has poorer drainage than a swamp; soil is unfit for cultivation but can be cut and dried and used f…
Brachycephalismnounthe quality of being brachycephalic
Brachycephalynounthe quality of being brachycephalic
Certaintynounsomething that is certain; "his victory is a certainty"
Changeabilitynounthe quality of being changeable; having a marked tendency to change; "the changeableness of the weather"
Changeablenessnounthe quality of being changeable; having a marked tendency to change; "the changeableness of the weather"
Characteristicnouna distinguishing quality; a feature that can be used to identify something
Claritynounthe quality of clear water; "when she awoke the clarity was back in her eyes"
Clearnessnounthe quality of clear water; "when she awoke the clarity was back in her eyes"
Closenessnounthe quality of being close and poorly ventilated
Combustibilitynounthe quality of being capable of igniting and burning
Combustiblenessnounthe quality of being capable of igniting and burning
Complexitynounthe quality of being intricate and compounded; "he enjoyed the complexity of modern computers"
Complexnessnounthe quality of being intricate and compounded; "he enjoyed the complexity of modern computers"
Comprehensibilitynounthe quality of comprehensible language or thought
Condensatenouna product of condensation
Constructivenessnounthe quality of serving to build or improve
Corporalitynounthe quality of being physical; consisting of matter
Corporealitynounthe quality of being physical; consisting of matter
Correctnessnounconformity to fact or truth
Credibilitynounthe quality of being believable or trustworthy
Crediblenessnounthe quality of being believable or trustworthy
Curiousnessnounthe quality of being alien or not native; "the strangeness of a foreigner"
Deadnessnounthe quality of being unresponsive; not reacting; as a quality of people, it is marked by a failure to respond quickly or with emotion to people…
Deepnounliterary term for an ocean; "denizens of the deep"
Destructivenessnounthe quality of causing destruction
Differencenounthe quality of being unlike or dissimilar; "there are many differences between jazz and rock"
Difficultnessnounthe quality of being almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring a great effort to achieve a positive result; "they agreed about the…
Difficultynounthe quality of being almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring a great effort to achieve a positive result; "they agreed about the…
Divinitynounthe quality of being divine; "ancient Egyptians believed in the divinity of the Pharaohs"
Divisibilitynounthe quality of being divisible; the capacity to be divided into parts or divided among a number of persons
Dolichocephalismnounthe quality of being dolichocephalic
Dolichocephalynounthe quality of being dolichocephalic
Domesticitynounthe quality of being domestic or domesticated; "a royal family living in unpretentious domesticity"
Easenounfreedom from difficulty or hardship or effort; "he rose through the ranks with apparent ease"; "they put it into containers for ease of transpor…
Easinessnounfreedom from difficulty or hardship or effort; "he rose through the ranks with apparent ease"; "they put it into containers for ease of transpor…
Elegancenouna refined quality of gracefulness and good taste; "she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility"
Elegancenouna quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics); "the simplicity and elegance…
Excellencenounthe quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
Extraordinarinessnounthe quality of being extraordinary and not commonly encountered
Fecunditynounthe quality of something that causes or assists healthy growth
Fennounlow-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water; "thousands of acres of marshland"; "the fens of…
Fenlandnounlow-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water; "thousands of acres of marshland"; "the fens of…
Fidelitynounthe quality of being faithful
Finitenessnounthe quality of being finite
Finitudenounthe quality of being finite
Foreignnessnounthe quality of being alien or not native; "the strangeness of a foreigner"
Goodnounthat which is pleasing or valuable or useful; "weigh the good against the bad"; "among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realizati…
Goodnessnounthat which is pleasing or valuable or useful; "weigh the good against the bad"; "among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realizati…
Hardnessnouna quality of water that contains dissolved mineral salts that prevent soap from lathering; "the costs of reducing hardness depend on the relativ…
Holinessnounthe quality of being holy
Humanitynounthe quality of being human; "he feared the speedy decline of all manhood"
Humannessnounthe quality of being human; "he feared the speedy decline of all manhood"
Humornounthe quality of being funny; "I fail to see the humor in it"
Humournounthe quality of being funny; "I fail to see the humor in it"
Idealitynounthe quality of being ideal
Immaterialitynounthe quality of not being physical; not consisting of matter
Immeasurabilitynounthe quality of being immeasurable.; "The immeasurability of what the brain is capable of amazes us."
Immobilitynounthe quality of not moving
Immoralitynounthe quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct; "the immorality of basing the defense of the West on the threat of m…
Impenetrabilitynounthe quality of being impenetrable (by people or light or missiles etc.)
Impotencenounthe quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble
Impotencynounthe quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble
Inabilitynounlacking the power to perform
Inaccuracynounthe quality of being inaccurate and having errors
Incomprehensibilitynounthe quality of being incomprehensible
Inconsequencenouninvalid or incorrect reasoning
Incorporealitynounthe quality of not being physical; not consisting of matter
Incorrectnessnounthe quality of not conforming to fact or truth
Incredibilitynounthe quality of being incredible
Incrediblenessnounthe quality of being incredible
Indivisibilitynoun(arithmetic) The state of being impossible to divide by a specific integer without leaving a remainder.; "The primality of the number rests on t…
Inelegancenounthe quality of lacking refinement and good taste
Ineptitudenounhaving no qualities that would render it valuable or useful; "the drill sergeant's intent was to convince all the recruits of their worthlessnes…
Ineptnessnounthe quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose
Infidelitynounthe quality of being unfaithful
Infinitenessnounthe quality of being infinite; without bound or limit
Infinitudenounthe quality of being infinite; without bound or limit
Inhumanitynounthe quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others
Injectivenessnoun(mathematics) The state or quality of relating to, or being an injection: such that each element of the image (or range) is associated with at m…
Insolubilitynounthe quality of being insoluble and difficult to dissolve in liquid
Inutilitynounthe quality of having no practical use
Irregularitynounnot characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals
Lagoonnouna body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
Lagunenouna body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
LochnounScottish word for a lake
