Climate and Climate Change

Climate and Climate Change
ISBN-10
161530388X
ISBN-13
9781615303885
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
368
Language
English
Published
2010-10-01
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing
Author
Britannica Educational Publishing

Description

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 to global warming are all carefully considered in this volume.

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