North Carolina Weather and Climate
Author | : Peter J. Robinson |
Publisher | : UNC Press Books |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 0807856258 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780807856253 |
Rating | : 4/5 (253 Downloads) |
Download or read book North Carolina Weather and Climate written by Peter J. Robinson and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What is North Carolina's "typical" weather? How does it vary from the coast to the mountains? How do we forecast it? With dozens of color maps and tables to make understanding the weather easier, Robinson covers big issues such as the role of weather and climate in daily life, severe weather threats and their causes, and the meteorological effects of seasons. He also explains more specific phenomena including the causes of heating and cooling, the effects of acid rain, and the role of groundwater in weather.".