EnvThes
type: ConceptScheme

distance
type: Concept

deprecated concept
type: Concept

distance
type: Concept
in scheme: EnvThes
is replaced by: distance
scope note: LTER EU controlled vocabulary
definition: Distance, or farness, is a numerical description of how far apart objects are. In physics or everyday usage, distance may refer to a physical length, or an estimation based on other criteria (e.g. \\"two counties over\\"). In mathematics, a distance function or metric is a generalization of the concept of physical distance.
broader: deprecated concept
deprecated: true