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Page 74
... miles ( 80 kilometres ) at one point ; to the north , the islands of the West Indies roughly form a chain running from Trini- dad to Florida . In relation to the area of the continent , the South American coastline , which is 15,803 miles ...
... miles ( 80 kilometres ) at one point ; to the north , the islands of the West Indies roughly form a chain running from Trini- dad to Florida . In relation to the area of the continent , the South American coastline , which is 15,803 miles ...
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... miles ( 29,000 kilometres ) per hour . Since this 125 - mile altitude is above most of the atmosphere , aerodynamic drag is not great , and the spacecraft will continue to orbit for an extended time . The length of time required for the ...
... miles ( 29,000 kilometres ) per hour . Since this 125 - mile altitude is above most of the atmosphere , aerodynamic drag is not great , and the spacecraft will continue to orbit for an extended time . The length of time required for the ...
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... miles ( 79,600 kilometres ) in 1975 , and another 621 miles were added by 1980. Of the total national network in 1975 , 9,900 miles were classified as basic highways , 11,700 miles as complementary highways , and 27,800 miles as ...
... miles ( 79,600 kilometres ) in 1975 , and another 621 miles were added by 1980. Of the total national network in 1975 , 9,900 miles were classified as basic highways , 11,700 miles as complementary highways , and 27,800 miles as ...
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