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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... GULF is a part of the sea running a conside- rable way into the land ; as , the Gulf of Mexico . 14. A BAY is a part of the sea running a less way into the land , but more open at its entrance than a gulf ; as , the Bay of Biscay . The ...
... GULF is a part of the sea running a conside- rable way into the land ; as , the Gulf of Mexico . 14. A BAY is a part of the sea running a less way into the land , but more open at its entrance than a gulf ; as , the Bay of Biscay . The ...
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... gulf ? 14. A bay ? " Into how many degrees is a circle divided ? How many geographical miles , and how many English miles make a degree ? 107 32 20. What is the radius of a circle ? 21 What is the diameter ? 22. What is a sphere or ...
... gulf ? 14. A bay ? " Into how many degrees is a circle divided ? How many geographical miles , and how many English miles make a degree ? 107 32 20. What is the radius of a circle ? 21 What is the diameter ? 22. What is a sphere or ...
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... Gulf of Mexico , is about 5,400 . It covers a space of about 25,000,000 square miles . Its southern division does not contain one single deep inlet , nor one island of any magnitude ; while its northern division abounds in large islands ...
... Gulf of Mexico , is about 5,400 . It covers a space of about 25,000,000 square miles . Its southern division does not contain one single deep inlet , nor one island of any magnitude ; while its northern division abounds in large islands ...
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... Gulf , and Indian Sea , till it sinks in the sandy plains at the mouth of the Indus . Between these two run various ridges in different directions , but generally in a parallel direction to the outer chains . About 70 ° of east ...
... Gulf , and Indian Sea , till it sinks in the sandy plains at the mouth of the Indus . Between these two run various ridges in different directions , but generally in a parallel direction to the outer chains . About 70 ° of east ...
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... with little interruption to the Gulf of Mexico ; and this declivity is drained of its waters by the Missouri and Mississippi , with heir tributary streams . A TABLE OF THE HEIGHT OF THE PRINCIPAL MOUN- TAINS 22 AN INTRODUCTION.
... with little interruption to the Gulf of Mexico ; and this declivity is drained of its waters by the Missouri and Mississippi , with heir tributary streams . A TABLE OF THE HEIGHT OF THE PRINCIPAL MOUN- TAINS 22 AN INTRODUCTION.
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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.