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A. The north wind comes from the 

 polar regions, over mountains of snow, 

 and seas of ice -, in consequence of which, 

 it is veiy cold. 



Q. Why are NORTH WINDS in England 

 generally DRY and biting ? 



A. As they come from regions colder 

 than our own, they are warmed by the 

 heat of our island ; and (as their tempe- 

 rature is raised) they absorb moisture 

 from every thing they touch ; in conse- 

 quence of which, they are both dry and 

 parching. 



Q. Why is the SOUTH WIND generally WARM 

 in England ? 



A. The south wind comes over the 

 hot sandy deserts of Africa, and is heated 

 by the land it traverses. 



Q. Wliy does the SOUTH WIND often bring us 

 BAIN? 



A. The south wind (being much 

 heated by the hot sands of Africa) imbibes 

 water very plentifully, as it passes over the 

 Mediterranean Sea and British Channel. 



Q. Why does the SATURATION of the south 

 wind cause RAIN ? 



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