Byars, Kathey (2012) Cryosphere. Learning Press, Delhi, India. ISBN 978-81-323-1933-7
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Abstract
The cryosphere, derived from the Ancient Greek word "κρύος" (cryos meaning "cold", "frost" or "ice"), is the term which collectively describes the portions of the Earth’s surface where water is in solid form, including sea ice, lake ice, river ice, snow cover, glaciers, ice caps and ice sheets, and frozen ground (which includes permafrost). Thus there is a wide overlap with the hydrosphere. The cryosphere is an integral part of the global climate system with important linkages and feedbacks generated through its influence on surface energy and moisture fluxes, clouds, precipitation, hydrology, atmospheric and oceanic circulation. Through these feedback processes, the cryosphere plays a significant role in global climate and in climate model response to global change.
| Item Type: | Book |
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| Subjects: | G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > G Geography (General) G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences |
| Divisions: | Electronic Books |
| Depositing User: | Practical Student 02 |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Nov 2021 09:33 |
| Last Modified: | 23 May 2022 04:22 |
| URI: | http://odlsystem2.utm.my/id/eprint/2439 |
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