What Is a Lorenz Curve and What Is a Gini

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What is a Lorenz curve and what is a Gini coefficient?

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Definitions:

Aerial Roots

Roots that grow above the ground and are typically seen in plants living in swampy or moist environments, facilitating respiration and support.

Flooded Soils

Soils that have been oversaturated with water, leading to conditions of hypoxia (low oxygen) which affect plant and microbial community dynamics.

Soil Particles

Small solid fragments in soil that vary in size, composition, and structure, contributing to soil texture and fertility.

Increasing Diameter

The process of becoming wider or thicker in dimension across a circular or cylindrical object or space.