A comprehensive guide to the weather, climate, and their impact on human life. This comprehensive reference explains in clear terms what we know about weather, from the everyday to the extreme. A Student Guide to Climate and Weather introduces students and other interested readers to the dynamic work of meteorologists and climatologists, specifically their efforts to mitigate the impact of weather events and climate change on people and the environment. The five separate volumes of A Student Guide to Climate and Weather focus on weather extremes; air masses and weather patterns; cyclones, hurricanes, and tornadoes; climate change; and the Earth and the sun. Each volume combines a wealth of scientific data, dramatic historical events, and the latest ideas and methods from the worlds of meteorology and climatology. What did we learn from the Dust Bowl? What are the consequences of Arctic melting? How do we protect cities near oceans from rising sea levels? These and other crucial questions are explored in this cornerstone reference.

Presents a comprehensive guide to climate and weather, including weather catastrophes, climate patterns, and the weather's relationship with humankind.

Presents a comprehensive guide to climate and weather, including weather catastrophes, climate patterns, and the weather's relationship with humankind.

Written by senior examiners, Amanda Barker, David Redfern and Malcolm Skinner, this AQA A2 Geography Student Unit Guide is the essential study companion for Unit 3: Contemporary Geographical Issues. This book includes all you need to know to prepare for your unit exam: clear guidance on the content of the unit, with topic summaries, knowledge check questions and a quick-reference index, examiner's advice throughout, so you will know what to expect in the exam and will be able to demonstrate the skills required and exam-style questions, with graded student responses, so you can see clearly what is required to get a better grade.

Written by senior examiners, David Holmes and Bob Hordern, this Edexcel AS Geography Student Unit Guide is the essential study companion for Unit 2: Geographical Investigations. This full-colour book includes all you need to know to prepare for your unit exam: · clear guidance on the content of the unit, with topic summaries, knowledge check questions and a quick-reference index · examiner's advice throughout, so you will know what to expect in the exam and will be able to demonstrate the fieldwork skills required · exam-style questions, with graded student responses, so you can see clearly what is required to get a better grade