421. Why are there more rainy days from September to March?
Because the temperature of the air is more frequently lowered to that degree which precipitates its vapours.
Months in the order of their comparative wetness:—1. October. 2. February. 3. July. 4. September. 5. January. 6. December.
Months in the order of their comparative dryness:—1. March. 2. January. 3. May. 4. August. 5. April. 6. November.
422. In what part of the world does the greatest quantity of rain fall?
The greatest quantity of rain falls near the equator, and the amount decreases towards the poles.
"Who can number the clouds in wisdom? or who can stay the bottles of heaven."—Job xxxviii.