Glossary B
Deutsch: Ausgangszustand / Español: Condición de referencia / Português: Condição de base / Français: Condition de base / Italiano: Condizione di base
Baseline condition in an environmental context refers to the initial set of conditions in a specific area or ecosystem before any significant changes or interventions have been made. This serves as a reference point against which future changes or impacts can be measured.
Deutsch: Badewanne / Español: Bañera / Português: Banheira / Français: Baignoire / Italiano: Vasca da bagno
Bathtub in the environment context refers to the metaphorical concept of the "bathtub model" used in environmental science and water resource management. This model illustrates how pollutants accumulate and are managed within a given system, such as a watershed or a body of water.
Deutsch: Badewannenmodell / Español: Modelo de bañera / Português: Modelo de banheira / Français: Modèle de baignoire / Italiano: Modello della vasca da bagno
Bathtub model is a conceptual model used in environmental science to describe the dynamics of water and pollutant levels in a given system. The model visualizes the balance between inputs (such as precipitation, runoff, or pollutant discharge) and outputs (such as evaporation, drainage, or pollutant removal) in a manner akin to water flowing into and out of a bathtub.
Deutsch: Batterie / Español: Batería / Português: Bateria / Français: Batterie / Italiano: Batteria
Battery may refer to an artillery group or electrochemical cells to transform chemical energy into electricity.
Deutsch: Bucht / Español: Bahía / Português: Baía / Français: Baie / Italiano: Baia
A bay in the environmental context refers to a body of water partially enclosed by land but with a wide mouth, affording access to the sea. Bays are significant coastal features that can vary greatly in size and shape, often formed by the Erosion of soft Rock by sea waves or as a result of tectonic movements. They are distinguished from other coastal water bodies such as gulfs, coves, and inlets based on their size and the extent of their enclosure.