In this delightful and informative book, Peter Robinson provides a layperson's guide to the state's weather and climate and an introduction to the science that describes it. He covers big issues such as the role of weather and climate in daily life in the state, the process of forecasting, severe weather threats and their causes, and the meteorological effect of seasons. He also considers more specific phenomena such as the role of groundwater in weather, the effects of acid rain, and the variations in NC's microclimates. ...
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In this delightful and informative book, Peter Robinson provides a layperson's guide to the state's weather and climate and an introduction to the science that describes it. He covers big issues such as the role of weather and climate in daily life in the state, the process of forecasting, severe weather threats and their causes, and the meteorological effect of seasons. He also considers more specific phenomena such as the role of groundwater in weather, the effects of acid rain, and the variations in NC's microclimates. Throughout, Robinson discusses weather in ways that can inform daily life, whether one is planting a garden, building a climate-friendly and energy-efficient home, or choosing a time and place for vacation.
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Very good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 237 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 2005008003 Type of material Book Personal name Robinson, P. J. (Peter John), 1944-Main title North Carolina weather & climate / Peter J. Robinson. Published/Created Chapel Hill, NC: Published in association with the State Climate Office of North Carolina by the University of North Carolina Press, c2005. Description xiv, 237 p. : col. ill., col. maps; 24 cm. ISBN 0807829617 (cloth: alk. paper) 0807856258 (pbk. : alk. paper) LC classification QC984. N8 R63 2005 Variant title North Carolina weather and climate Contents Weather in our lives--Sunshine, seasons, and temperature--Water in the air and at the ground--Our common daily weather--Severe and hazardous weather--Weather around the state and through the year--Forecasting the weather. Subjects Meteorology--North Carolina--Popular works. North Carolina--Climate--Popular works. Notes Includes bibliographical references and index. Dewey class no. 551.69756 Geographic area code n-us-nc Other system no. (OCoLC)ocm58595102
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Fine Condition. Fine, clean! Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Education; ISBN: 0807856258. ISBN/EAN: 9780807856253. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561032570.
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