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Page 431
... surface to a copy . The process is made accurate and thorough by the use of a pointing machine , which is an arrangement of adjustable metal arms and pointers that are set to the position of any point on the surface of a three ...
... surface to a copy . The process is made accurate and thorough by the use of a pointing machine , which is an arrangement of adjustable metal arms and pointers that are set to the position of any point on the surface of a three ...
Page 433
... surface untouched . Thus , the finished relief is sunk below the level of the surrounding surface and is contained within a sharp , vertical - walled contour line . This ap- proach to relief preserves the continuity of the original surface ...
... surface untouched . Thus , the finished relief is sunk below the level of the surrounding surface and is contained within a sharp , vertical - walled contour line . This ap- proach to relief preserves the continuity of the original surface ...
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... surface . Sea winds often bring salts , and some soils , such as those of New Zealand and the Falkland Islands ( Islas Malvinas ) , have probably been salinized in this way . In other cases winds bring dust or volcanic ash , additions ...
... surface . Sea winds often bring salts , and some soils , such as those of New Zealand and the Falkland Islands ( Islas Malvinas ) , have probably been salinized in this way . In other cases winds bring dust or volcanic ash , additions ...
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