The sun's rays are the ultimate source of almost every motion which takes place on the surface of the earth. By its heat are produced all winds, and those disturbances in the electric equilibrium of the atmosphere which give rise to the phenomena of lightning,... The Horticultural Register - Page 951834Full view - About this book
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...ultimate source of almost every motion which takes place upon the surface of the Earth. By its heal are produced all winds, and those disturbances in...electric equilibrium of the atmosphere which give nse to the phenomena of terrestrial magnetism. By their vivifying action vegetables are elaborated... | |
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