The Facts on File Dictionary of Weather and Climate - Couverture souple

Smith, Jacqueline

 
9780816045334: The Facts on File Dictionary of Weather and Climate
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 081604533X ISBN 13 : 9780816045334
Editeur : Facts On File Inc, 2001

Synopsis

Throughout history, weather has beena n endless source of fascination for humankind. Every effort has been made to foretell weather and climate changes, from the use of guesswork, rule of thumb, and signs in the sky to the development of contemporary forecasting techniques. This dictionary has been designed to meet the needs of readers who want a better understanding of weather and climate and its impact on their lives. Over 2000 entries, accompanied by nearly 60 b&w illustrations, offer easy-to-understand information on a range of topics including: Alberta clipper; atmospheric composition; atmosperic pressure and pressure systems; climate changes; cloud formation; hydrologic cycle; jet stream; marine ecosystems; microclimatology; ocean circulation; pollution; precipitation; solar radiation; weather and climate stations; and winds.

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Éditeur
Facts On File Inc
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
081604533X
ISBN 13 
9780816045334
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
256
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Buchpark GmbH
gpsr@buchpark.de

Krügerweg 1
Trebbin
Brandenburg
14959
Allemagne

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