Defentions "B" Flashcards
1
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backwash
A
the outgoing water from a coastal wave
2
Q
bay
A
an area of sea between two headlands
3
Q
beach
A
material which the sea deposits on the coast
4
Q
biodiversity
A
the number and variety of all living things within an ecosystem
5
Q
birth rate
A
the number of babies born per thousand of the population per year
6
Q
braiding
A
a river feature consisting of islands of sediment deposited in the river
channel in its middle course
7
Q
BRIC countries
Give examples
A
countries with rapidly expanding economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
8
Q
brownfield site
A
disused or derelict urban land which is available for redevelopment
9
Q
Business park
A
a development of offices and industrial units
10
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bypass
A
a road built round a town
