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PEAT BOG [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-11-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Peat and Peat Bogs
- Ecosystems
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- peat bog
1, record 1, English, peat%20bog
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- peatbog 2, record 1, English, peatbog
correct
- bog 2, record 1, English, bog
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A poorly drained area covered by mats of moss that slowly decompose in successive layers to form material called peat. 2, record 1, English, - peat%20bog
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are two types of peatbog: the bog and the fen. 2, record 1, English, - peat%20bog
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
peatbog; bog: terms used by Parks Canada. 3, record 1, English, - peat%20bog
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
peat bog: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 1, English, - peat%20bog
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tourbières
- Écosystèmes
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tourbière
1, record 1, French, tourbi%C3%A8re
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Milieu humide qui se caractérise par la présence de tourbe (matière végétale plus ou moins décomposée), et d'une certaine quantité d'eau qui varie selon les saisons et dont la surface est couverte d'un tapis flottant de mousses, plus ou moins continu. 2, record 1, French, - tourbi%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On distingue deux types de tourbière : la tourbière haute et la tourbière basse. 2, record 1, French, - tourbi%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tourbière : terme en usage à Parcs Canada et à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 1, French, - tourbi%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Turberas
- Ecosistemas
- Parques y jardines botánicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- turbera
1, record 1, Spanish, turbera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- tremedal 2, record 1, Spanish, tremedal
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lugar en que se acumula la turba. 3, record 1, Spanish, - turbera
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-12-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Peat and Peat Bogs
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- peat bog
1, record 2, English, peat%20bog
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not used in English in Canada. 2, record 2, English, - peat%20bog
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
peat bog: term validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 2, English, - peat%20bog
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Tourbières
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tourbière
1, record 2, French, tourbi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Milieu humide caractérisé par une décomposition partielle des végétaux qui amène la formation de tourbe. 1, record 2, French, - tourbi%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tourbière Smith, Québec. 1, record 2, French, - tourbi%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Attesté au Québec. 1, record 2, French, - tourbi%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tourbière : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques (CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire BT-176 faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 2, record 2, French, - tourbi%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toponimia
- Turberas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- turbera
1, record 2, Spanish, turbera
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lugar en que se acumula la turba. 1, record 2, Spanish, - turbera
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