| Description |
xi, 323 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
McGraw-Hill "Demystified" series
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 317) and index. |
| Contents |
Preface -- ch. 1. Background physics : The solid phase ; The liquid phase ; The gaseous phase ; What is heat? ; Temperature ; Some effects of temperature ; Temperature and states of matter ; Quiz -- ch. 2. The atmosphere : Common variables ; Atmospheric circulation ; Weather systems ; Weather maps ; Wind speed ; Clouds ; Quiz -- ch. 3. Observation and forecasting : Some weather lore ; Basic observation tools ; Advanced observation tools ; Forecasting methods ; Numerical forecasting ; Quiz -- ch. 4. Rain and lightning : Thunderstorm formation and evolution ; A hypothetical severe thunderstorm ; Effects of thunderstorm ; The anatomy of lightning ; Protection from lightning ; Quiz -- ch. 5. Tornadoes : Formation and prediction ; Tornado behavior ; Variations on a violent theme ; Protecting property and life ; Quiz -- ch. 6. Tropical cyclones : A hypothetical storm ; The Azores-Bermuda high ; Anatomy of a hurricane ; Hurricane life cycles ; Effects of a hurricane ; Preparation and survival ; Debby strikes ; Quiz -- ch. 7. Winter weather : The stormiest season ; Anatomy and effects ; Blizzards ; Winter into spring ; Quiz -- ch. 8. Abnormal weather : Heat waves ; Cold spells ; Too much water ; Not enough water ; Quiz -- ch. 9. The past and future climate : Early weather ; Glacial and interglacial periods ; The future : warming or cooling? ; Weather and climate modification ; Quiz -- Final exam -- Answers to quiz and exam questions. |
| Subject |
Meteorology -- Popular works.
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Weather -- Popular works.
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| ISBN |
0071448489 (acid-free paper) |
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