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A. Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
LESSON XLIII.
SOUTH AMERICA.
Q. For what is South America noted?
A. For the largest rivers and longest mountain-chain in the world.
Q. What can you say of the Andes Mountains?
A. The tops of some are continually covered with ice and snow; while at the foot of the mountains, the heat is very great.
[Ill.u.s.tration: Dangers in travelling over the Andes.]
Q. What careful animal is used in crossing the Mountains?
A. The Mule.
Q. What if the mule should lose his foothold?
A. Both mule and rider might fall and perish.
Q. What take place in South America?
A. Earthquakes.
[Ill.u.s.tration: MAP OF EUROPE.]
LESSON XLIV.
Q. What Ocean north of Europe?
A. Arctic Ocean.
Q. What Ocean west of Europe?
A. Atlantic Ocean.
Q. What Sea south of Europe?
A. Mediterranean Sea.
Q. What is the Mediterranean Sea?
A. The largest Sea in the world.
Q. What Bay west of France?
A. Bay of Biscay.
Q. Which is the largest country of Europe?
A. Russia.
Q. Which is the smallest?
A. Switzerland.
Q. What two Countries touch Russia on the southwest?
A. Austria and Turkey.
Q. What Country south of Turkey?
A. Greece.
LESSON XLV.
Q. What two Countries west of the North Sea?
A. England and Scotland.
