Год выпуска: 2000 Автор: John D. Cox Издательство: Страниц: 384 ISBN: 9780764552434
Описание
"The baffling turmoil of our ever–changing skies will seem much less baffling" Keay Davidson, author, Carl Sagan: A Life Includes hot maps and cool photos of weather phenomena! Are you dazzled by dramatic displays of thunder and lightning ? and wonder why these forces of nature occur? This guide offers easy–to–understand explanations about meteorological concepts, from jet streams to tornadoes and El Nino. Inside, you'll find experiments and activities you can do at home, plus insight on smog, the greenhouse effect, and more! Discover how to: Identify cloud types Understand what causes tornadoes to form Avoid danger during severe weather Understand the global warming debate Get smart! www.dummies.com