Salinisationthumb|upright=1.2|Un exemple de salinisation dans le Colorado La salinisation est l'accumulation des sels hydrosolubles (potassium, magnésium, calcium, chlore, sulfate, carbonate, bicarbonate) dans les sols à des niveaux toxiques pour la plupart des plantes, animaux et champignons. La sodification est l'augmentation dans les sols de sels à haute teneur en sodium. La salinisation et la sodification sont devenue une cause importante de désertification, d'érosion et de dégradation des sols et de l'agriculture et plus largement de la biodiversité.
Spatial epidemiologySpatial epidemiology is a subfield of epidemiology focused on the study of the spatial distribution of health outcomes; it is closely related to health geography. Specifically, spatial epidemiology is concerned with the description and examination of disease and its geographic variations. This is done in consideration of “demographic, environmental, behavioral, socioeconomic, genetic, and infections risk factors." Disease Mapping Disease maps are visual representations of intricate geographic data that provide a quick overview of said information.
Peinture de paysagevignette|400px|Estes Park, Colorado, Whyte's Lake, Albert Bierstadt, 1877. . , Cody (Wyoming).Le format du paysage de la peinture romantique tardive exalte souvent les espaces naturels grandioses, sauvages, montagneux, et les panoramas. vignette|400px|Peinture de paysage peinte sur le motif, réserve naturelle de Hourtin. La peinture de paysage est un genre pictural figuratif qui représente le paysage. Associé à des éléments narratifs, allégoriques ou autres, le paysage s'illustre dans le monde romain antique, les miniatures du Moyen Âge occidental, ainsi que dans la miniature persane et la peinture indienne.
LandLand, also known as dry land, ground, or earth, is the solid terrestrial surface of Earth not submerged by the ocean or another body of water. It makes up 29.2% of Earth's surface and includes all continents and islands. Earth's land surface is almost entirely covered by regolith, a layer of rock, soil, and minerals that forms the outer part of the crust. Land plays important roles in Earth's climate system, being involved in the carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, and water cycle.
Conceptual schemaA conceptual schema or conceptual data model is a high-level description of informational needs underlying the design of a database. It typically includes only the main concepts and the main relationships among them. Typically this is a first-cut model, with insufficient detail to build an actual database. This level describes the structure of the whole database for a group of users. The conceptual model is also known as the data model that can be used to describe the conceptual schema when a database system is implemented.
Histoire de l'environnementL'histoire de l'environnement ou histoire environnementale est une sous-discipline de l'histoire. Elle étudie les interrelations et les interactions entre l'homme et son environnement. C'est une science qui touche donc à tout ce qui est autour de l'homme et qui est en relation avec lui. L'histoire environnementale est proche notamment de la biogéographie historique. Les milieux scientifiques parlent aussi d'écologie rétrospective. Les historiens se basent sur des sources très variées, allant des archives politiques aux coupes glaciaires.
Soil functionsSoil functions are general capabilities of soils that are important for various agricultural, environmental, nature protection, landscape architecture and urban applications. Soil can perform many functions and these include functions related to the natural ecosystems, agricultural productivity, environmental quality, source of raw material, and as base for buildings. Six key soil functions are: Food and other biomass production Environmental Interaction Biological habitat and gene pool Source of raw materials Physical and cultural heritage Platform for man-made structures Soil acts as an anchor for plant roots.
FoodscapingFoodscaping is a modern term for the practice of integrating edible plants into ornamental landscapes. It is also referred to as edible landscaping and has been described as a crossbreed between landscaping and farming. As an ideology, foodscaping aims to show that edible plants are not only consumable but can also be appreciated for their aesthetic qualities. Foodscaping spaces are seen as multi-functional landscapes which are visually attractive and also provide edible returns.
