| Description |
xviii, 602 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
Table of Contents: 1. Earth and Its Atmosphere. 2. Energy: Warming and Cooling Earth and the Atmosphere. 3. Seasonal and Daily Temperatures. 4. Atmospheric Humidity. 5. Condensation: Dew, Fog and Clouds. 6. Stability and Cloud Development. 7. Precipitation. 8. Air Pressure and Winds. 9. Wind: Small-Scale and Local Systems. 10. Wind: Global Systems. 11. Air Masses and Fronts. 12. Middle-Latitude Cyclones. 13. Weather Forecasting. 14. Thunderstorms. 15. Tornadoes. 16. Hurricanes. 17. Earth's Changing Climate. 18. Global Climate. 19. Air Pollution. 20. Light, Color and Atmospheric Optics |
| Summary |
This text combines the latest in weather, climate and earth science to introduce students to the concepts and current issues of meteorology. Grounded in the scientific method, the new edition of this highly visual text shows students how to observe, calculate and synthesize information as budding scientists. It includes updated information on climate change, ozone depletion, air quality, El Niño and other key topics as well as discussions of recent high-profile weather events such as droughts, heat waves, tornado outbreaks and hurricanes. The MindTap for Meteorology digital platform helps ensure class preparedness through concept check activities, increases conceptual understanding through high-quality animations and videos, and sharpens critical-thinking skills through hands-on activities |
| Notes |
Previous edition: 2019 |
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Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Meteorology -- Textbooks
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| Author |
Henson, Robert, 1960-, author
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| ISBN |
9780357452073 |
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0357452070 |
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9780357452134 |
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0357452135 |
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