Clarke Belt: Named after its founder Arthur C. Clarke, the Clarke Belt is an orbit used by satellites at a height of 22,250 miles, in which satellites make an orbit in 24 hours, yet remain in a fixed position relative to the earth’s surface.

 

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Clarke Belt: Named after its founder Arthur C. Clarke, the Clarke Belt is an orbit used by satellites at a height of 22,250 miles, in which satellites make an orbit in 24 hours, yet remain in a fixed pos . . . View Full Definition

Shelterbelt: A plant barrier of trees, shrubs, or other approved perennial vegetation designed to reduce wind erosion. Also called a windbreak.

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Weight Training Belt: Thick leather belt used to support lower back. Used while doing squats, military presses, dead lifts, bent rowing, etc.

Orogenic Belt: A linear region, often a former geo-syncline, that has been subjected to folding, and other deformation in a mountain-building episode.

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Ondarrabi Beltza: Variety grown in the Chacoli de Guetaria (ie. Basque 'Getariako Txakolina') D.O located in the Basque northeast section of Spain, between the town of San Sebastián and the french border. Acc . . . View Full Definition

Corn Belt: That area of the United States where corn is a principal cash crop, including Iowa, Indiana, most of Illinois, and parts of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Dip Belt: Large heavy belt worn around hips with a chain at each end that can be attached to a barbell plate or dumbbell for additional resistance during certain exercises like dips.

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