Glossary

Measure of the imprecision in the definition of the specific values of a measured variable. It has also been defined as a degree of incompleteness of knowledge about the process under consideration and our inability to define certain aspects of it.

Caring about environment, health, a peaceful world and social justice.

Includes both man-made and natural elements of an urban environment.

The cities, towns, and urban strips constructed by humans.

The expansion of the urban area in time.

Services provided to customers and industry such as gas, electricity, telephone, cable TV and water.