Essentials of Oceanography"How do the oceans work?" To help readers find the answers, Trujillo and Thurman present & in-depth and rigorous discussions of oceanographic concepts and demystify the science for the layperson. Highlights the interdisciplinary relationship between oceanographic phenomena and how those phenomena affect other Earth systems. Incorporates scientific information from geology, chemistry, physics, and biology to illustrate how each of these disciplines relates to the ocean. Updates content throughout to include some of the most recent developments in oceanography, such as the recent Indian Ocean tsunamis and Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma. A readable, informative reference for anyone interested in learning more about our oceans. |
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... polar easterly wind belts . The Coriolis effect is maximized at high latitudes , so these winds are deflected strongly . The polar easterlies blow from the northeast in the Northern Hemisphere , and from the southeast in the Southern ...
... polar easterly wind belts . The Coriolis effect is maximized at high latitudes , so these winds are deflected strongly . The polar easterlies blow from the northeast in the Northern Hemisphere , and from the southeast in the Southern ...
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... polar ; A Arctic ) and some are warm ( T = tropical ) . Typically , the U.S. is influenced more by polar air masses during the winter and more by tropical air masses during the summer . = As polar and tropical air masses move into the ...
... polar ; A Arctic ) and some are warm ( T = tropical ) . Typically , the U.S. is influenced more by polar air masses during the winter and more by tropical air masses during the summer . = As polar and tropical air masses move into the ...
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... polar regions . Polar cell The large atmospheric circulation cell that oc- curs between 60 ° and 90 ° latitude in each hemisphere . Polar easterly winds Cold air masses that move away from the polar regions toward lower latitudes ...
... polar regions . Polar cell The large atmospheric circulation cell that oc- curs between 60 ° and 90 ° latitude in each hemisphere . Polar easterly winds Cold air masses that move away from the polar regions toward lower latitudes ...
Contents
I | 3 |
Introduction to Planet Earth | 6 |
Visiting the Deep Ocean Floor | 11 |
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