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Beta particle
Geography; Physical geography
Electron emitted from the nucleus of a radioactive isotope. Also see alpha particle and gamma rays.
Bed load
Geography; Physical geography
Portion of the stream load that is carried along the stream bed without being permanently suspend in the flowing water.
Bed
Geography; Physical geography
Sedimentary structure that usually represents a layer of deposited sediment.
Bolson
Geography; Physical geography
Is a closed desert basin with no drainage outlet, surrounded by mountains.
Body wave
Geography; Physical geography
Type of seismic wave that travels through the interior of Earth.
Black body
Geography; Physical geography
Is a body that emits electromagnetic radiation, at any temperature, at the maximum possible rate per unit surface area. This body also absorbs all electromagnetic radiation that is intercepted by it.
