Precipitation /

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by Rodgers, Alan,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Streluk, Angella,--1961- Series: Measuring the weather Published by : Heinemann Library, (Chicago, Ill. :) Physical details: 32 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 27 cm. Subject(s): Precipitation (Meteorology) Year : 2003 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Amherst Cove Consolidated School 551.5 ROD Available

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Water everywhere! -- The water cycle -- Why is it raining here? -- Measuring rainfall -- Rain and drizzle -- Humidity -- Snow and sleet -- Hail -- Rain clouds -- Frontal systems -- Microbursts -- Rain and snow warnings -- Floods and drought.

Provides an introduction to the different types of precipitation and explains how precipitation is related to weather.