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The Atmosphere: A Very Short Introduction

The Atmosphere: A Very Short Introduction

Palmer, Paul

Paperback

Series: Very Short Introductions

Environmental Studies

Publisher Price: $12.99

ISBN10: 0198722036
ISBN13: 9780198722038
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: Jun 1 2017
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.40 Width: 4.20 Depth: 6.80
Language: English
The atmosphere is the thin, diffuse fluid that envelops the Earth's surface. Despite its apparent fragility, the existence of this fluid is vital for human and other life on Earth.

In this Very Short Introduction, Paul Palmer describes the physical and chemical characteristics of different layers in the atmosphere, and shows how the interactions where the atmosphere is in contact with land, ocean, and ice affect its observed physical and chemical properties. He also looks at how movement in the atmosphere, driven by heat from the sun, transports heat from lower latitudes to higher latitudes, and is a fundamental feature of the general circulation in the atmosphere. Finally, Palmer presents an overview of the types of measurements used to understand different parts of the atmosphere, and identifies the future challenges for atmospheric scientists.

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