The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 24Grolier, 1989 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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... meters ) , the plant life is typical of dry desert conditions . At the top of Mica Mountain ( 8,666 feet or 2,632 meters ) , the plants are those of lower elevations in southern Canada . In the Rincon Mountain section , a 9 - mile ( 15 ...
... meters ) , the plant life is typical of dry desert conditions . At the top of Mica Mountain ( 8,666 feet or 2,632 meters ) , the plants are those of lower elevations in southern Canada . In the Rincon Mountain section , a 9 - mile ( 15 ...
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... meters ) 6 feet ( 1.8 meters ) above ground level , and an estimated weight of more than 1,000 tons . The bottom limbs may branch off anywhere between 80 and 225 feet ( 24-69 meters ) . The crown of the big tree is usually round at the ...
... meters ) 6 feet ( 1.8 meters ) above ground level , and an estimated weight of more than 1,000 tons . The bottom limbs may branch off anywhere between 80 and 225 feet ( 24-69 meters ) . The crown of the big tree is usually round at the ...
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... meters ) southward to Mt. Whitney ( 14,496 feet , or 4,418 meters ) , the highest peak in the United States outside Alaska . From Mt. Whitney , the altitude of the peaks gradually decreases to the south end of the range . Awe ...
... meters ) southward to Mt. Whitney ( 14,496 feet , or 4,418 meters ) , the highest peak in the United States outside Alaska . From Mt. Whitney , the altitude of the peaks gradually decreases to the south end of the range . Awe ...
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