An Introduction to Geography and the Use of the Globes, for the Use of SchoolsT. and J. Hodgson, 1829 - 230 σελίδες |
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... Britain . 5. A PENINSULA is a tract of land almost encom- passed by water ; as , the Morea , in Greece . 6. An ISTHMUS is a neck of land joining two portions of land together ; as , the isthmus of Darien . 7. A PROMONTÓRY is a portion ...
... Britain . 5. A PENINSULA is a tract of land almost encom- passed by water ; as , the Morea , in Greece . 6. An ISTHMUS is a neck of land joining two portions of land together ; as , the isthmus of Darien . 7. A PROMONTÓRY is a portion ...
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... Britain , the meridian , passing through the Royal Obser- vatory at Greenwich is reckoned the first meridian . 38. The BRAZEN MERIDIAN is the brass circle in which the globe turns , and which may be made to represent the meridian of any ...
... Britain , the meridian , passing through the Royal Obser- vatory at Greenwich is reckoned the first meridian . 38. The BRAZEN MERIDIAN is the brass circle in which the globe turns , and which may be made to represent the meridian of any ...
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... Britain ? 38. What is the brazen meridian ? How is the brazen meridian divided ? How are the degrees numbered upon it , and what are they used for ? 39. What are the tropics , and what are they called ? 40. What are the polar circles ...
... Britain ? 38. What is the brazen meridian ? How is the brazen meridian divided ? How are the degrees numbered upon it , and what are they used for ? 39. What are the tropics , and what are they called ? 40. What are the polar circles ...
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... Britain lie with respect to Europe ? EUROPE . 1. Europe is bounded , on the north , by the Arctic or Northern Ocean ; on the east by Asia , from which it is separated by the Uralian mountains , the rivers Wolga and Don , the Sea of ...
... Britain lie with respect to Europe ? EUROPE . 1. Europe is bounded , on the north , by the Arctic or Northern Ocean ; on the east by Asia , from which it is separated by the Uralian mountains , the rivers Wolga and Don , the Sea of ...
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... Britain and Ireland , ... France , with Corsica , 118,000 21,440,000 182 214,000 31,383,000 147 dom of Poland , Russia , including the King 1 1,592,000 | 47,821,000 30 Austria , ...... Prussia , .... 257,000 30,007,000 107,000 ...
... Britain and Ireland , ... France , with Corsica , 118,000 21,440,000 182 214,000 31,383,000 147 dom of Poland , Russia , including the King 1 1,592,000 | 47,821,000 30 Austria , ...... Prussia , .... 257,000 30,007,000 107,000 ...
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Σελίδα 192 - The legislative power is vested in a Congress, consisting of a Senate and House of Representatives.
Σελίδα 137 - Asia is bounded on the north by the Arctic Ocean, on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the south by the Indian Ocean, and on the west by Europe, the Mediterranean and Red Sea.
Σελίδα 192 - No law can be passed without the concurrence of both houses. When that is obtained, it is presented to the president, who, if he approves, signs it ; if not, he returns it, with his objections, for the reconsideration of congress, and it cannot in that case become a law without the concurrence of two-thirds of the members. The president must return it within 10 days, otherwise it becomes a law without his approbation.
Σελίδα 162 - To sum up their character in a few words," concludes the same judicious author; " their vices are, revenge, envy, avarice, rapacity, and obstinacy ; on the other hand, they are fond of liberty, faithful to their friends, kind to their dependents, hospitable, brave, hardy, frugal, laborious, and prudent; and they are less disposed than the nations in their neighbourhood to falsehood, intrigue, and deceit.
Σελίδα 189 - Georgia, on the east by the Atlantic, on the south by the Gulf of Mexico, and on the west by the Gulf of Mexico and Alabama.
Σελίδα 10 - CLIMATE is a part of the surface of the earth contained between two small circles parallel to the equator, and of such a breadth, that the longest day in the parallel nearest the pole, exceeds the longest day in the parallel...
Σελίδα 212 - X.) and bring it to the meridian, and set the index to 12 ; bring the sun's place to the eastern edge of the horizon, and the index will show the...
Σελίδα 201 - It is bounded on the north by the Caribbean Sea, on the east by...
Σελίδα 40 - It is likewise composed of two bodies, the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The House of Lords is made up of men with inherited titles who are not elected by the people.
Σελίδα 4 - When a straight line standing on another straight line, makes the adjacent angles equal to one another, each of the angles is called a, right angle ; and the straight line which stands on the other is called a perpendicular to it.