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METEOROLOGY TODAY: AN INTRODUCTION TO WEATHER, CLIMATE AND THE ENVIRONMENT by meteorologists C. Donald Ahrens and Robert Henson combines the latest in weather, climate and earth science to introduce students to the concepts and current issues of meteorology. Grounded in the scientific method, the new edition of this highly visual text shows students how to observe, calculate and synthesize information as budding scientists. Specific discussions center on severe weather systems like tornadoes and hurricanes, as well as everyday elements like wind, precipitation and the seasons. The MindTap course provides students with engaging features such as Concept Animations, a digital Study Guide, and summative EOC assessment. New assignable Case Study activities in each chapter allow students to apply their knowledge to real life studies and meteorological events. METEOROLOGY TODAY: AN INTRODUCTION TO WEATHER, CLIMATE AND THE ENVIRONMENT by meteorologists C. Donald Ahrens and Robert Henson combines the latest in weather, climate and earth science to introduce students to the concepts and current issues of meteorology. Grounded in the scientific method, the new edition of this highly visual text shows students how to observe, calculate and synthesize information as budding scientists. Specific discussions center on severe weather systems like tornadoes and hurricanes, as well as everyday elements like wind, precipitation and the seasons. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version. CHAPTER 1 Earth and Its Atmosphere CHAPTER 2 Energy: Warming and Cooling Earth and the Atmosphere CHAPTER 3 Seasonal and Daily Temperatures CHAPTER 4 Atmospheric Humidity CHAPTER 5 Condensation: Dew, Fog, and Clouds CHAPTER 6 Stability and Cloud Development CHAPTER 7 Precipitation CHAPTER 8 Air Pressure and Winds CHAPTER 9 Wind: Small-Scale and Local Systems CHAPTER 10 Wind: Global Systems CHAPTER 11 Air Masses and Fronts CHAPTER 12 Middle-Latitude Cyclones CHAPTER 13 Weather Forecasting CHAPTER 14 Thunderstorms CHAPTER 15 Tornadoes CHAPTER 16 Hurricanes CHAPTER 17 Global Climate CHAPTER 18 Earth’s Changing Climate CHAPTER 19 Air Pollution CHAPTER 20 Light, Color, and Atmospheric Optics Our atmosphere is a delicate life-giving blanket of air that surrounds the fragile earth.