Study of the Weather

Klappentext First published in 1919 as part of the Cambridge Nature Study Series, this book introduces some of the basic concepts of meteorology. Zusammenfassung First published in 1919 as part of the Cambridge Nature Study Series! and originally intended for schoolchildren! this book introduces some of the basic concepts of meteorology. The text is illustrated with photographs and illustrations of weather systems and necessary meteorological equipment! and Chapman suggests exercises and topics for discussion in class. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: E. H. Chapman, Chapman E. H.
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 02.01.2014
• EAN: 9781107665170
• ISBN: 978-1-107-66517-0
• Seiten: 152
• Serie: Cambridge Nature Studies
• Themen: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Geschichte; Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik > Geowissenschaften > Sonstiges; SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Meteorology & Climatology, Meteorology & climatology, Meteorology and climatology