Frederick K. Lutgens, Edward J. Tarbuck ; illustrated by Dennis Tasa
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
pearson: prentic hall
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2010: 2013
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
504p.
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
Includes index
CONTENTS NOTE
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Introduction to the atmosphere -- Heating earth's surface and atmosphere -- Temperature -- Moisture and atmospheric stability -- Forms of condensation and precipitation -- Air pressure and winds -- Circulation of the atmosphere -- Air masses -- Weather patterns -- Thunderstorms and tornadoes -- Hurricanes -- Weather analysis and forecasting -- Air pollution -- The changing climate -- World climates -- Optical phenomena of the atmosphere