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... latter being more or less abrupt , according to the character of the oceanic mountains rising above the surface of the waters . We have already seen , that the direction of mountain ranges usually accords with that of the greatest ...
... latter being more or less abrupt , according to the character of the oceanic mountains rising above the surface of the waters . We have already seen , that the direction of mountain ranges usually accords with that of the greatest ...
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... latter , smaller lateral branches or spurs again extend , forming hills ; and these usually gradually diminish in height until they are lost in the plains . Mountain ranges of considerable elevation are also occasionally met with ...
... latter , smaller lateral branches or spurs again extend , forming hills ; and these usually gradually diminish in height until they are lost in the plains . Mountain ranges of considerable elevation are also occasionally met with ...
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... latter , flowing in an opposite or easterly direction , enters Lake Winnepeg , and passing through the vast chain of lakes , of which the St. Lawrence forms the outlet , finally falls into the Atlantic Ocean . In South America , the ...
... latter , flowing in an opposite or easterly direction , enters Lake Winnepeg , and passing through the vast chain of lakes , of which the St. Lawrence forms the outlet , finally falls into the Atlantic Ocean . In South America , the ...
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... latter is said to have a fall , not unbroken , however , of 2,400 feet . The most remarkable known waterfalls of Asia are situ- ated among the Himalayan mountains . A cataract of the Shirawati , in the Indian province of Canara , is ...
... latter is said to have a fall , not unbroken , however , of 2,400 feet . The most remarkable known waterfalls of Asia are situ- ated among the Himalayan mountains . A cataract of the Shirawati , in the Indian province of Canara , is ...
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... latter is condensed , and deposited in the form of dew . This effect may be observed when a glass of cold water is taken into a warm room in summer . The invisible vapour contained in the air of the apartment is condensed , and fixed on ...
... latter is condensed , and deposited in the form of dew . This effect may be observed when a glass of cold water is taken into a warm room in summer . The invisible vapour contained in the air of the apartment is condensed , and fixed on ...
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