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Aggradation - ANSWERThe progressive accumulation of sediment along or within a stream. Results in elevation change. Alkaline Soils - ANSWERlow conc of H+, high pH, found in areas rich in calcium carbonate. (Basic soils) Bearing Capacity - ANSWERA measure of the load/unit area that a material can withstand before failure Brownfield Site - ANSWERA plot of land that was previously developed and is not currently in use. May be contaminated and polluted. Chlorosis - ANSWERA condition in plants typically caused by an iron deficiency and is manifested by yellowed leaves. Overwatering and lack of aeration in soil are typical causes. Community Resource inventories - ANSWERA communities natural and cultural assets. Include Wetlands, flood ways, topo, groundwater, woodlands, farmland, wildlife, cultural features, scenic view sheds. Not used for legal or political information. Drainage wind - ANSWERa wind flowing from a higher elevation to a lower elevation. Evapotranspiration - ANSWEREvaporation of water from soil plus transpiration from plants. Correlates with species richness. Existing Fuel load - ANSWERThe amount of flammable organic material in an ecosystem. FAR - ANSWERFloor Area Ratio. Calculated as ratio between the gross square footage of a building and the size of the lot. Fasciation - ANSWERA disorder that causes a single stem to appear as if it were several stems used together. Caused by Frost insect or physical damage Geomorphology - ANSWERthe study of the characteristics, origin, and development of landforms Greenfield site - ANSWERA plot of land, often in a rural or on the edge of an urban area that has not yet been subject to any building development.