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portada Life on Our Dynamic Planet. Earth's Past, Present, and Future
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Year
2026
Language
English
Pages
248
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
23.5x15.6 cm
ISBN13
9780197615041

Life on Our Dynamic Planet. Earth's Past, Present, and Future

Jessica Gurevitch;Peter M. Groffman;Kevin A. Reed (Author) · Oxford University Press · Hardcover

Life on Our Dynamic Planet. Earth's Past, Present, and Future - Jessica Gurevitch;Peter M. Groffman;Kevin A. Reed

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Synopsis "Life on Our Dynamic Planet. Earth's Past, Present, and Future"

Life on Our Dynamic Planet explores a wide range of phenomena, from the formation of clouds, snow, and glaciers to the mechanisms behind hurricanes, droughts, and monsoons. It explains why the tropics are warm and humid, why deserts form in subtropical zones, and why temperate regions experience distinct seasonal patterns. Readers will gain ins

Life on Our Dynamic Planet explores the forces that shape our world-from weather systems and seasons to the intricate dance between climate and life. The engaging text offers readers keys to understanding how the interaction between atmospheric dynamics, the energy we receive from the sun, ocean circulation, and Earth's yearly journey in the solar system create and maintain the environments we inhabit with millions of other living things. Through clear and approachable writing, it bridges the gap between everyday experience and the science behind weather, climate, and the living world.

Answering and explaining everyday questions that pique readers' curiosity, the book explores a wide range of phenomena, from the formation of clouds, snow, and glaciers to the mechanisms behind hurricanes, droughts, and monsoons. It reveals the wonder of color, from rainbows to the patterns in flowers that are invisible to humans but act as bright UV road signs for pollinators. What makes the tropics warm and humid, and why do they have dry and wet seasons? Why do we have deserts, and four seasons in temperate regions? The subtle and dramatic ways living systems both respond to and shape their physical environments are revealed. The text clarifies how the land, ocean, and atmosphere interact with life on Earth and how those relationships shape everything from meerkats and penguins to our own human family.

Richly complemented with photographs and illustrations, Life on Our Dynamic Planet is written for those who are curious about their world and are seeking a deeper understanding of it. It opens a window to greater knowledge and appreciation of the complexity and beauty of the planet we share with all life.

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