The Encyclopedia Americana: The International Reference Work, Volume 7Americana Corporation, 1960 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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Page 112
... changes , it is impossible to verify with certainty any theoretic account of climatic history . We do know , however , that climate is variable over a wide range of irregular periods . The long- est known cycles cover hundreds of ...
... changes , it is impossible to verify with certainty any theoretic account of climatic history . We do know , however , that climate is variable over a wide range of irregular periods . The long- est known cycles cover hundreds of ...
Page 380
... changes , war , changes in the valuation of cur- rencies , inflation , and other disturbing influences . In the decade preceding World War II erratic fluctuations are accounted for by world and indi- vidual national depression ...
... changes , war , changes in the valuation of cur- rencies , inflation , and other disturbing influences . In the decade preceding World War II erratic fluctuations are accounted for by world and indi- vidual national depression ...
Page 466
... change in volume with changes in moisture content and temperature . The fine- ness of the portland cement is another factor that influences volume change . The finer the cement , the greater will be the change in volume of the concrete ...
... change in volume with changes in moisture content and temperature . The fine- ness of the portland cement is another factor that influences volume change . The finer the cement , the greater will be the change in volume of the concrete ...
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