Understanding Weather and Climate Sixth Edition

Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere-the most dynamic of IVI Earth’s spheres. In no other realm do,events routinely unfold so quickly, with so great a potential impact on humans. And yet most of us . know relatively little about how and why the atmosphere behaves as it does. Why does severe weather happen and devastate’so many lives? Why can’t we predict the weather more accurately? How is human action affecting Earth’s climate? With a focus on scientific literacy, current events, and forecasting, Understanding Weather and Climate seeks to answer these and other questions, giving students a friendly introduction to the fundamentals of atmospheric science. With a new active learning path to help guide and engage students, the sixth edition also features a greater focus on severe weather, atmospheric impacts on aviation, the latest data and case studies of real-world phenomena, and state-of-the-art media at www.MyMeteoroiogyLab.com. MyMeteorologyLab™ The Understanding Weather and Climate, sixth edition, MyMeteorologyLab website contains numerous multimedia resources and assessments to aid in the study of meteorology. Visit www.MyMeteorologyLab.com to:Review key chapter concepts and learning goals.Read the Pearson eText, constantly refreshed “In the News” RSS feeds, and other chapter-specific resources. Visualize challenging atmospheric processes and topics with Interactive Tutorials, Geoscience Animations, MapMaster™ interactive maps, Weather in Motion Videos, and more.Test Yourself with flashcards and self-study quizzes. Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere-the most dynamic of IVI Earth’s spheres. In no other realm do,events routinely unfold so quickly, with so great a potential impact on humans. And yet most of us . know relatively little about how and why the atmosphere behaves as it does. Why does severe weather happen and devastate’so many lives? Why can’t we predict the weather more accurately? How is human action affecting Earth’s climate? With a focus on scientific literacy, current events, and forecasting, Understanding Weather and Climate seeks to answer these and other questions, giving students a friendly introduction to the fundamentals of atmospheric science. With a new active learning path to help guide and engage students, the sixth edition also features a greater focus on severe weather, atmospheric impacts on aviation, the latest data and case studies of real-world phenomena, and state-of-the-art media at www.MyMeteoroiogyLab.com. MyMeteorologyLab™ The Understanding Weather and Climate, sixth edition, MyMeteorologyLab website contains numerous multimedia resources and assessments to aid in the study of meteorology. Visit www.MyMeteorologyLab.com to:Review key chapter concepts and learning goals.Read the Pearson eText, constantly refreshed “In the News” RSS feeds, and other chapter-specific resources. Visualize challenging atmospheric processes and topics with Interactive Tutorials, Geoscience Animations, MapMaster™ interactive maps, Weather in Motion Videos, and more.Test Yourself with flashcards and self-study quizzes.