Gage, Alfred P. (Alfred Payson), 1836-1903 · Boston, London, Ginn · leaf 314
Fig. 217. Fig. 218. The cause of the ascending currents is evident. Air, on becomingheated, expands rapidly and becomes much rarer than the surroundingcolder air ; hence it rises much likea cork in water, while cold air poursin laterally to take its place. In this manner winds are created. Seaand…
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