6. Glossary
Anthropization; anthropization
In geography and ecology, anthropization is the transformation of spaces, landscapes, ecosystems or semi-natural environments through human action.
Assec ; draining
Drying-up is the state of a river or pond when there is no water in it. It can be either a natural situation due to the normal cyclical functioning of the hydrographic system, or the result of human activity. For rivers, the term is synonymous with "dried-up bed".
Low-water flows: low water level
In hydrology, low water is the period of the year when the level of a river reaches its lowest point (extreme low water).
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