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Автор: Burt, James E. Aguado, Edward
Название: Understanding weather & climate
ISBN: 1292087803 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781292087801
Издательство: Pearson Education
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Описание: Aguado/Burt's 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.

KEY TOPICS: 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 and Special Topics; Weather Forecasting and Analysis; Human Effects on the Atmosphere; Current, Past, and Future Climates; Earth's Climates; Climate Changes: Past and Future; Atmospheric Optics Intended for Introductory Meteorology Science Courses.