environmental description
[/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl dɪˈskrɪpʃən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: environmental descriptions / descrições ambientais
descrição ambiental
1. A detailed account or portrayal of the physical surroundings, landscape, climate, and natural features of a particular location or setting
The novel's environmental description of the Amazon rainforest was vivid and immersive.
A descrição ambiental da floresta amazônica no romance foi vívida e imersiva.
2. In literature and creative writing, the narrative technique used to set the scene and establish atmosphere through detailed depiction of the environment
The author used environmental description to enhance the reader's understanding of the character's emotional state.
O autor usou descrição ambiental para aprimorar a compreensão do leitor sobre o estado emocional da personagem.
3. In ecological or scientific contexts, a systematic documentation of environmental conditions, biodiversity, and ecological characteristics of an area
The environmental description included data on soil composition, vegetation types, and wildlife species.
A descrição ambiental incluiu dados sobre composição do solo, tipos de vegetação e espécies de fauna.
In Brazilian literature and education, environmental description (descrição ambiental) is a valued literary technique taught extensively in schools. It reflects the cultural importance of nature and landscape in Brazilian literature, particularly in works depicting the Amazon, Atlantic Forest, and regional ecosystems. In environmental science and policy contexts, it refers to systematic documentation required for environmental impact assessments (Avaliações de Impacto Ambiental - AIA), which are legally mandated in Brazil.
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