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Environmental conservation
Terms related to protecting natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
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heat flux (thermal flux)
Environment; Environmental conservation
The amount of heat that is transferred across a surface of unit area in a unit of time.
heat island effect
Environment; Environmental conservation
A dome of elevated temperatures over an urban area caused by the heat absorbed by structures and pavement.
heat of vaporization
Environment; Environmental conservation
The amount of heat necessary to convert a liquid (water) into vapor.
heavy water
Environment; Environmental conservation
Water in which all the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by deuterium.
hollow-stem auger
Environment; Environmental conservation
A particular kind of a drilling device whereby a hole is rapidly advanced into sediments. Sampling and installation of the equipment can take place through the hollow" center of the auger.
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