Understanding weather and climate
Title:
Understanding weather and climate
Author:
Aguado, Edward, author.
ISBN:
9781292087801
Personal Author:
Edition:
Seventh edition/Global edition.
Physical Description:
596 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm
General Note:
Includes QR codes.
Includes Internet access.
Previous edition: 2013.
Contents:
Energy and Mass -- Composition and structure of the atmosphere -- Solar radiation and the seasons -- Energy balance and temperature -- Atmospheric pressure and wind -- Water in the Atmosphere -- Atmospheric moisture -- Cloud development and forms -- Precipitation processes -- Distribution and Movement of Air -- Atmospheric circulation and pressure distributions -- Air masses and fronts -- Disturbances -- Midlatitude cyclones -- Lightning, thunder, and tornadoes -- Tropical storms and hurricanes -- Human Activities -- Weather forecasting and analysis -- Human effects: air pollution and heat islands -- Current, Past, and Future Climates -- Earth's climate -- Climate changes: past and future -- Special topics and appendices -- Atmospheric optics -- The standard atmoshpere -- Weather map symbols -- Weather extremes.
Abstract:
"Aguado/Burts Understanding Weather and Climate illustrates meteorology and climatology using everyday occurrences and inspired technology tutorials to engage students in learning about atmospheric processes and patterns. The Seventh Edition extends coverage of global climate change with new and unique sections covering oceans and climate in the Earth system. Each chapter also focuses on the human aspect of weather and climate, covering high interest weather-related hazards that draw students into the course, while incorporating the latest science and the most relevant issues". --Publisher.
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