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Pond Mapping Coincidence Observation

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What was observed when the number indicating the greatest depth on the map was compared to the line of greatest length and breadth?

They were parallel to each other.

They intersected at the point of greatest depth. (correct)

The line of greatest length was longer than the line of greatest breadth.

The line of greatest breadth was longer than the line of greatest length.

What did the author consider due to the irregular outline of the pond despite the remarkable coincidence observed?

Reflecting on the significance of the coves in determining water depth.

Conducting a similar mapping exercise for an ocean.

Questioning if the same rule applied to mountains and valleys. (correct)

Exploring the possibility of reaching the deepest part of a puddle.

What was observed in three out of five coves that were sounded?

Wider mouths with shallower water over the bar.

A bar quite across their mouths and deeper water within. (correct)

Shallow water and no bars at their mouths.

The absence of a basin or independent pond.

Why did the bay form a basin or independent pond within the land?

Due to the horizontal expansion of water. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it mentioned that every harbor on the sea-coast has its bar at its entrance?

To highlight a common geographical feature of harbors. Signup and view all the answers

How did the width of the mouth of a cove influence water depth over the bar?

Wider mouths led to deeper water over the bar. Signup and view all the answers

What did the author do to estimate the deepest point in White Pond?

Observed the outlines of the surface and the character of its shores Signup and view all the answers

Why did the author mention that a stream running through or an island in the pond would complicate the problem?

Because it would introduce additional factors to consider Signup and view all the answers

Why is the harmony resulting from seemingly conflicting laws more wonderful?

Because it is based on a far greater number of laws than we detect Signup and view all the answers

In what way do our notions of law and harmony differ, according to the text?

They only focus on detected instances Signup and view all the answers

How did the author describe the mountain outline to illustrate different points of view?

As having infinite profiles but just one form Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author mention that even when cleft or bored through, the mountain is not comprehended in its entirety?

To show that even physical alterations do not change its essence Signup and view all the answers