Glossary B

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A Boom is 1. A floating device used to contain oil on a body of water. 2. A piece of equipment used to apply pesticides from a Tractor or truck.

A Boot is the time when the head is enclosed by the sheath of the uppermost leaf.

A Boreal is Of or relating to the forest areas of the northern North Temperate Zone, dominated by Coniferous trees such as spruce, fir, and pine.

A Borehole is any exploratory hole drilled into the Earth or ice to gather geophysical data. Climate researchers often take ice core samples, a type of Borehole, to predict atmospheric composition in earlier years.

A Botanical Pesticide is a Pesticide whose Active Ingredient is a plant-produced chemical such as nicotine or strychnine. Also called a plant-derived pesticide.

A botanist in the environmental context is a scientist who specializes in the study of plants. Botanists play a crucial role in understanding plant biology, ecology, conservation, and the relationships between plants and other organisms in the environment. Their work is fundamental to addressing challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change, and sustainable resource management. By studying plants, botanists contribute to the development of agricultural practices, conservation strategies, and policies that protect natural habitats and promote biodiversity.

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A Bottle Bill is Proposed or enacted legislation which requires a returnable deposit on beer or soda containers and provides for retail store or other redemption. Such legislation is

A bottled water is purchased water sold in bottles.

A Bottom Ash is the non-airborne Combustion residue from burning pulverized coal in a boiler; the material which falls to the bottom of the Boiler and is removed mechanically; a concentration of non-combustible materials, which may include toxics.

Bottom Land Hardwoods are Forested freshwater wetlands adjacent to rivers in the southeastern United States, especially valuable for wildlife breeding, nesting and habitat.

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