Understanding weather and climate

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Understanding weather and climate

Edward Aguado, James E. Burt

Pearson, c2015

7th ed

Available at  / 3 libraries

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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&> For Introductory Meteorology Science Courses. Engage Students in Learning About Atmospheric Processes 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. MasteringMeteorology with eText for Understanding Weather and Climate is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment product designed to improve results by helping your students quickly master concepts. The book and MasteringMeteorology work together to create a classroom experience that is tightly integrated to help students succeed both in and outside of the classroom. Note: If you are purchasing the standalone text or electronic version, MasteringMeteorology does not come automatically packaged with the text. To purchase MasteringMeteorology please visit www.masteringmeteorology.com or you can purchase a package of the physical text + MasteringMeteorology by searching for 0321984439 / 9780321984432. MasteringMeteorology is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor.

Table of Contents

I: ENERGY AND MASS Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere Solar Radiation and the Seasons Energy Balance and Temperature Atmospheric Pressure and Wind II: WATER IN THE ATMOSPHERE Atmospheric Moisture Cloud Development and Forms Precipitation Processes III: DISTRIBUTION AND MOVEMENT OF AIR Atmospheric Circulation and Pressure Distributions Air Masses and Fronts IV: DISTURBANCES Midlatitude Cyclones Lightning, Thunder, and Tornadoes Tropical Storms and Hurricanes V: HUMAN ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL TOPICS Weather Forecasting and Analysis Human Effects on the Atmosphere VI: CURRENT, PAST, AND FUTURE CLIMATES Earth's Climates Climate Changes: Past and Future Atmospheric Optics VII: Atmospheric Optics (online only in MasteringMeteorology) and Appendices Atmospheric Optics Appendix A: Unit of Measurement and Conversions Appendix B: The Standard Atmosphere Appendix C: Weather Map Symbols Appendix D: Weather Extremes Cloud Guide

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