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General nature or nature terms.
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artesian (aquifer or well)
Natural environment; General
Water held under pressure in porous rock or soil confined by impermeable geological formations.
asbestos
Natural environment; General
A mineral fiber that can pollute air or water and cause cancer or asbestosis when inhaled. EPA has banned or severely restricted its use in manufacturing and construction.
asbestos abatement
Natural environment; General
Procedures to control fiber release from asbestos-containing materials in a building or to remove them entirely, including removal, encapsulation, repair, enclosure, encasement, and operations and ...
asbestos assessment
Natural environment; General
In the asbestos-in-schools program, the evaluation of the physical condition and potential for damage of all friable asbestos containing materials and thermal insulation systems.
asbestos program manager
Natural environment; General
A building owner or designated representative who supervises all aspects of the facility asbestos management and control program.
scientific method
Biology; General
Systematic apporach of observation, hypothesis formation, hypothesis testing and hypothesis evaluation that forms the basis for modern science.
