{"product_id":"north-carolina-weather-and-climate-paperback","title":"North Carolina Weather and Climate - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter J. Robinson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom blue skies to raging hurricanes, from ice storms to droughts, North Carolina's weather varies widely from season to season and from day to day. In this delightful and informative book, Peter Robinson provides a layperson's guide to the state's weather and climate and an introduction to the science that describes it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat 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 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobinson addresses the state's weather history as well as long-term concerns associated with how air pollution affects weather and our health, and he explores why issues of local and global climate change matter. Throughout, he discusses weather in ways that can inform daily life, whether you're planting a garden, building a climate-friendly and energy-efficient home, or choosing a time and place for vacation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this delightful and informative book, Peter Robinson provides a layperson's guide to the state's weather and climate and an introduction to the science that describes it. He covers big issues such as the role of weather and climate in daily life in the state, the process of forecasting, severe weather threats and their causes, and the meteorological effect of seasons. He also considers more specific phenomena such as the role of groundwater in weather, the effects of acid rain, and the variations in NC's microclimates. Throughout, Robinson discusses weather in ways that can inform daily life, whether one is planting a garden, building a climate-friendly and energy-efficient home, or choosing a time and place for vacation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.96 x 7.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 28, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47484277031090,"sku":"9780807856253","price":37.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/f092439e123632120d31ed8634c65ae5.webp?v=1779273932","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/north-carolina-weather-and-climate-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}