The oceans exert a vital moderating influence on the Earth's
climate system. They provide inertia to the global climate,
essentially acting as the pacemaker of climate variability and
change, and they provide heat to high latitudes, keeping them
habitable. "Climate and the Oceans" offers a short, self-contained
introduction to the subject. This illustrated primer begins by
briefly describing the world's climate system and ocean circulation
and goes on to explain the important ways that the oceans influence
climate. Topics covered include the oceans' effects on the seasons,
heat transport between equator and pole, climate variability, and
global warming. The book also features a glossary of terms,
suggestions for further reading, and easy-to-follow mathematical
treatments.
"Climate and the Oceans" is the first place to turn to get the
essential facts about this crucial aspect of the Earth's climate
system. Ideal for students and nonspecialists alike, this primer
offers the most concise and up-to-date overview of the subject
available.The best primer on the oceans and climate Succinct and
self-contained Accessible to students and nonspecialists Serves as
a bridge to more advanced material
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