TY - BOOK AU - Ahrens,C.Donald AU - Henson,Robert TI - Meteorology today: an introduction to weather, climate, and the environment SN - 9781337616669 (student edition : alk. paper) AV - QC 861.3 .Ah73 2019 PY - 2019/// CY - Boston, MA PB - Cengage KW - Meteorology KW - Textbooks N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Ch 1. Earth and its atmosphere -- Ch 2. Energy : warming and cooling Earth and the atmosphere -- Ch 3. Seasonal and daily temperatures -- Ch 4. Atmospheric humidity -- Ch 5. Condensation : dew, fog, and clouds -- Ch 6. Stability and cloud development -- Ch 7. Precipitation -- Ch 8. Air pressure and winds -- Ch 9. Wind : small-scale and local systems -- Ch 10. Wind : global systems -- Ch 11. Air masses and fronts -- Ch 12. Middle-latitude cyclones -- Ch 13. Weather forecasting -- Ch 14. Thunderstorms -- Ch 15. Tornadoes -- Ch 16. Hurricanes -- Ch 17. Global climate -- Ch 18. Earth's changing climate -- Ch 19. Air pollution -- Ch 20. Light, color, and atmospheric optics N2 - The book combines the latest in weather, climate and earth science to introduce students to the concepts and current issues of meteorology. Grounded in the scientific method, the new edition of this highly visual text shows students how to observe, calculate and synthesize information as budding scientists. Specific discussions center on severe weather systems like tornadoes and hurricanes, as well as everyday elements like wind, precipitation and the seasons. The MindTap course provides students with engaging features such as Concept Animations, a digital Study Guide, and summative EOC assessment. New assignable Case Study activities in each chapter allow students to apply their knowledge to real life studies and meteorological events. --; From Amazon.com ER -