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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Σελίδα 7
... PARALLELS OF LATITUDE are less circles , drawn parallel to the equator . Parallels of latitude on maps are drawn from the one side to the other . b " 42. The HOUR CIRCLES are two small circles of brass placed at the north and south pole ...
... PARALLELS OF LATITUDE are less circles , drawn parallel to the equator . Parallels of latitude on maps are drawn from the one side to the other . b " 42. The HOUR CIRCLES are two small circles of brass placed at the north and south pole ...
Σελίδα 8
... parallel to the sensible horizon . It determines the rising and setting of the sun , stars , and planets . 46. The WOODEN HORIZON , circumscribing the arti- ficial globe , represents the rational horizon on the real globe . * - *** The ...
... parallel to the sensible horizon . It determines the rising and setting of the sun , stars , and planets . 46. The WOODEN HORIZON , circumscribing the arti- ficial globe , represents the rational horizon on the real globe . * - *** The ...
Σελίδα 9
... parallels of latitude of two places . 53. LONGITUDE is the distance of the meridian of a place , east or west , from the first meridian , counted in degrees of the equator . Longitude , upon globes and maps of the world , is reckoned on ...
... parallels of latitude of two places . 53. LONGITUDE is the distance of the meridian of a place , east or west , from the first meridian , counted in degrees of the equator . Longitude , upon globes and maps of the world , is reckoned on ...
Σελίδα 10
... parallel to the equator , and is of such a breadth , that the longest day in the parallel nearest the pole , exceeds the longest day in that next the equator by half an hour , in the torrid and tempe- ente zones , or by a month in the ...
... parallel to the equator , and is of such a breadth , that the longest day in the parallel nearest the pole , exceeds the longest day in that next the equator by half an hour , in the torrid and tempe- ente zones , or by a month in the ...
Σελίδα 11
... parallel of latitude , are in the same climate , but it must not from thence be inferred that they have the same temperature ; for large tracts of uncultivated lands , sandy deserts , elevated situations , woods , morasses , and lakes ...
... parallel of latitude , are in the same climate , but it must not from thence be inferred that they have the same temperature ; for large tracts of uncultivated lands , sandy deserts , elevated situations , woods , morasses , and lakes ...
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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.