(eBook PDF) The Atmosphere An Introduction to Meteorology 13th – Digital Ebook – Instant Delivery Download
product details:
- ISBN-10 : 0321984625
- ISBN-13 : 978-0321984623
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For introductory meteorology courses.
Providing the perfect storm of rich media and active learning tools.
The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology remains the definitive introductory meteorology text, reinforcing basic concepts with everyday, easy-to-grasp examples. This revision retains the hallmark features professors have come to expect from Tarbuck and Lutgens: a friendly, largely non-technical narrative, timely coverage of recent atmospheric events, and carefully crafted artwork by leading science illustrator Dennis Tasa.
The Thirteenth Edition now incorporates a new active-learning approach, integrated mobile media, and MasteringMeteorology, the most complete, easy-to-use, engaging tutorial and assessment tool available.This edition also extends its coverage of global climate change with dedicated climate change features in each chapter, coverage of the IPCC 5th Assessment report, and an inquiry-based approach in updated Student Sometimes Ask features with interesting facts that strengthen the connection between students and the content.
table of contents:
- 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
- Midlatitude Cyclones
- Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
- Hurricanes
- Weather Analysis and Forecasting
- Air Pollution
- The Changing Climate
- World Climates
- Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere