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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...serves well as a quick reference or to build up understanding for such weather-dependent fields as agriculture or aviation. - SciTech Book News ""Definitions are...helpful..."" - Choice ""From the simple to the complex, this dictionary clearly and concisely explains meteorological terms and concepts. It is amazing just how much information lies between its covers...a resource that will be used again and again by students from junior high on up."" - School Library Journal ""...provide[s] broad coverage of weather and climate... If a collection lacks reference material for this topic, this would be a good book to fill that void."" - The Book Report ""This book is a valuable reference for both teachers and students of weather and climate. The author has prepared clear up-to-date and scientifically sound definitions..."" - Science Books and Films
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