Meteorology
Brown (William C.) Co ,U.S. (Publisher)
Published on 1. January 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
544 pages
978-0-697-21711-0 (ISBN)
Description
A highly illustrated introduction to all aspects of the study of meteorology. Developed in five units, this comprehensive poses common questions at the beginning of each unit. Questions are then answered throughout the following chapters, supported by scientific observations and reasoning. This is intended to help students fully understand the "why" of everyday meteorological occurances. This book emphasizes science as a human activity, encouraging students to take a proactive role in studying meteorology. The text intends to engage the student in scientific methodology, and employs a range of skills and procedures to form and test a hypothesis. Concept maps, checkpoints, beginning-of-chapter goals and overviews are all included.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Dubuque, IA
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Ill.
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Weight
1050 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-697-21711-0 (9780697217110)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Author
Penn State University, USA
AccuWeather Inc, USA
Content
Introduction to meteorological inquiry; is the atmosphere's composition changing; how does the atmosphere maintain such a steady temperature; is the atmosphere warming; humidity; how do clouds form; precipitation; structure of large mid-latitude weather systems; air masses, fronts, and frontal cyclones; weather forecasting; circulations large and small; thunderstorms and tornadoes; hurricanes; how stable is Earth's climate?