E. H. Chapman

The Study of the Weather

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

First published in 1919 as part of the Cambridge Nature Study Series, this book introduces some of the basic concepts of meteorology.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 152
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Oktober 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 198mm x 129mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 170g
• ISBN-13: 9781107665170
• ISBN-10: 1107665175
• Artikelnr.: 40192801

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Introduction
1. The weather day by day. Observations of wind
2. What to look for in watching the weather
3. Clouds. The colours of the sky
4. Fog and mist. Dew and frost
5. Rain, snow, and hail. Thunderstorms
6. Temperature and humidity
7. The pressure of the atmosphere
8. Weather charts
9. Cyclones and anticyclones
10. Anticipation of weather
Appendix I. Revision and supplemental exercises
Appendix II. Syllabus of weather study for elementary schools
Appendix III. Books
Index.