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11visual approach slope indicator — A system of lights arranged to provide visual descent guidance information during the approach to a runway. These lights are visible from 3 to 5 miles during the day and up to 20 miles at night. The visual glide path of the VASI provides a safe… …
12grade — grade1 W3S3 [greıd] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(standard)¦ 2¦(rank)¦ 3¦(mark in school)¦ 4 make the grade 5¦(school year)¦ 6¦(slope)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: Latin gradus step, d …
13Glacier — This article is about the geological formation. For other uses, see Glacier (disambiguation). The Baltoro Glacier in the Karakoram, Kashmir, Northern Pakistan. At 62 kilometres (39 mi) in length, it is one of the longest alpine glaciers on… …
14pitch — I. n. 1. Degree of elevation. 2. Degree, measure, extent, range, rate. 3. Height, loftiness, highest rise. 4. Size, stature. 5. Declivity, descent, slope, inclination. 6. Degree of slope, degree of inclination. 7. Throw, toss, ca …
15Stadium seating — can also be used as a synonym for festival seating. Stadium seating is a technique used in performing arts venues, educational facilities, religious institutions [http://www.religiousproductnews.com/supplement/theaterSeating.htm] , and movie… …
16pitch — pitch1 [pich] n. [ME pich < OE pic < L pix (gen. picis) < IE base * pi , to be fat > FAT] 1. a black, sticky substance formed in the distillation of coal tar, wood tar, petroleum, etc. and used for waterproofing, roofing, pavements,… …
17pitch — I. noun Etymology: Middle English pich, from Old English pic, from Latin pic , pix; akin to Greek pissa pitch, Old Church Slavic pĭcĭlŭ Date: before 12th century 1. a black or dark viscous substance obtained as a residue in the distillation of… …
18glacial landform — ▪ geology Introduction any product of flowing ice and meltwater. Such landforms are being produced today in glaciated areas, such as Greenland, Antarctica, and many of the world s higher mountain ranges. In addition, large expansions of present… …
19Pinzgauer High Mobility All-Terrain Vehicle — Infobox Weapon|is vehicle=yes name=Pinzgauer High Mobility All Terrain Vehicle caption=Pinzgauer 716 (second generation) length= width= height= weight= suspension=4 or 6 wheel drive speed= Auto km/h|110|0 / Auto km/h|100|0 (4x4/6x6) vehicle range …
20Environmental effects of coal — There are a number of adverse environmental effects of coal mining and burning.These effects include: * release of carbon dioxide and methane, both of which are greenhouse gases causing climate change and global warming according to the IPCC.… …
