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Decomposition
Decomposition is a phenomenon common in the sciences of biology and chemistry. In biology, decomposition refers to the reduction of the body of a formerly living organism into simpler forms of ... > more -
Lead poisoning
Lead poisoning is a condition, also known as plumbism or painter's colic, caused by increased blood serum lead levels. The symptoms of lead poisoning include neurological problems, such as reduced ... > more -
Infiltration (hydrology)
Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil. Infiltration is governed by two forces, gravity, and capillary action. While smaller pores offer greater resistance ... > more -
Ocean acidification
Ocean acidification is the name given to the ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by their uptake of anthropogenic carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Between 1751 and 2004 ... > more -
Irrigation
Irrigation (in agriculture) is the replacement or supplementation of rainfall with water from another source in order to grow crops. The water source for irrigation may be a nearby or distant body of ... > more -
Sustainable agriculture
Sustainable agriculture integrates three main goals: environmental stewardship, farm profitability, and prosperous farming communities. Sustainable agriculture refers to the ability of a farm to ... > more
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