The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7Grolier, 1988 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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CLIMATE : 2. Causes of Climates CLIMATE : 2. Causes of Climates CLIMATE : 2. Causes. the 24 - hour variability of the sun's angular alti- tude . Another cause is the difference in cloudi- ness at low and high latitudes . Tropical clouds ...
CLIMATE : 2. Causes of Climates CLIMATE : 2. Causes of Climates CLIMATE : 2. Causes. the 24 - hour variability of the sun's angular alti- tude . Another cause is the difference in cloudi- ness at low and high latitudes . Tropical clouds ...
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... cause cooler summers and a heavier snowfall in winter would also favor gla- ciation . Besides , a lowering of ocean tempera- tures would cool the temperature of the air . On the other hand , a natural cycle in the advance and withdrawal ...
... cause cooler summers and a heavier snowfall in winter would also favor gla- ciation . Besides , a lowering of ocean tempera- tures would cool the temperature of the air . On the other hand , a natural cycle in the advance and withdrawal ...
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... caused by expansion of freezing water may be sufficient to damage the gel structure and cause deterioration of the concrete . The danger can largely be overcome by the entrain- ment of air bubbles , which provide for relief of the ...
... caused by expansion of freezing water may be sufficient to damage the gel structure and cause deterioration of the concrete . The danger can largely be overcome by the entrain- ment of air bubbles , which provide for relief of the ...
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