Hurricanes and Tornadoes. Climate Change. Global Warming. Droughts and
so much more. Answers to over 1,000 questions about the basic elements
of weather, the latest advances in meteorology, the science of
forecasting, and all types of weather phenomena.
Weather. We all talk about it - some more expertly than others. With
The Handy Weather Answer Book, anyone can master this compelling
conversation starter, whether it's weather basics, climate change, the
science of meteorology, or the history of weather forecasting. You will
come to understand hurricanes, tornadoes, global warming, and such
fascinating weather-related phenomena as the northern lights and El
Niño.
This comprehensive reference addresses all aspects of weather in an
accessible question-and-answer format. Relationships between weather and
oceanography, geology, and space science are expertly covered, including
answers to such questions as ...
What's the difference between "partly sunny" and "partly cloudy"?
Can a rainbow appear during the night?
Could our oceans have originated in space?
How does Central America affect the climate in England?
What the heck is bioclimatology?
Are humans really responsible for climate change?
Has a hurricane ever struck southern California?
Climate change and weather affect us all, and The Handy Weather
Answer Book, with its hard science facts, fascinating trivia, and
accessible Q&A dialog, ensures that readers will understand the
complexities of our planet's dynamic atmosphere a lot better. This
resource is an ideal reference for everyone from students to teachers to
amateur meteorologists. With more than 100 color photos and
illustrations, this tome is richly illustrated, and its helpful
bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.
