Climate and climate change / edited by John P. Rafferty.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Rafferty, John P.

Series:

Erickson, Jon, 1948- Living earth.

The living earth

The Living Earth

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Climatology.

Climatic changes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (367 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Rosen Educational Services, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

As a fixture in recent headlines, the Earth's climate has commanded much attention. While environmental and atmospheric conditions in large part determine the climate of a region, the impact of human activity has increasingly become a significant factor as well. This is especially true concerning significant climate changes, commonly known as global warming. New technologies and an ever-expanding population have contributed to worldwide climate shifts in ways that are harmful to the planet. The factors affecting climate, the various climate classification systems, and international responses t

Contents:

BOOK COVER; TITLE; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 1 CLIMATE; CHAPTER 2 CLIMATIC CLASSIFICATION; CHAPTER 3 CLIMATE AND LIFE; CHAPTER 4 CLIMATE CHANGE; CHAPTER 5 GLOBAL WARMING; GLOSSARY; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX; BACK COVER

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-282-86267-7

9786612862670

1-61530-388-X

OCLC:

681406171