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008			171017s2019 caua 001 0 eng
010			_a 2017958157
020			_a9781337616669 (student edition : alk. paper)
020			_a1337616664 (student edition : alk. paper)
020			_a9781337616676 (looseleaf : alk. paper)
020			_a9781337616683 (instructor edition : alk. paper)
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050	0	0	_aQC 861.3 _b.Ah73 2019
100	1		_aAhrens, C. Donald. _933995
245	1	0	_aMeteorology today : _ban introduction to weather, climate, and the environment / _cC. Donald Ahrens, Emeritus, Modesto Junior College, Robert Henson, The Weather Company.
250			_aTwelfth edition.
260			_aBoston, MA : _bCengage, _cc2019.
264		1	_aBoston, MA : _bCengage, _cc2019.
300			_axviii, 587 pages, A-1-A16 (Appendix), G-1-G16 (Glossary), R-1-R2 (Additional Reading Materials, I-1-I-24 (Index) : _bcolor illustrations ; _c28 cm.
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_aunmediated _bn _2rdamedia
338			_avolume _bnc _2rdacarrier
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505	0		_aCh 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.
520			_aThe 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. -- _bFrom Amazon.com
650		0	_aMeteorology _vTextbooks. _927747
700	1		_aHenson, Robert, _eauthor. _933996
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