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Exercises for Weather & Climate encourages readers to review important ideas and concepts of meteorology through problem solving, simulations, and guided thinking. Available for use standalone or with Pearson's introductory meteorology textbooks, the graphics program and computer-based simulations and tutorials help readers grasp key meteorology concepts. Now with integrated links to mobile-enabled Pre-Lab Videos, and assignable Pre- and Post-Lab quizzes in MasteringMeteorology, this manual and technology program is designed to complement any introductory meteorology or weather and climate course.
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Key Benefit: For Introductory courses in Meteorology
Exploring Meteorology with Hands-On Experiments
Exercises for Weather & Climate encourages readers to review important ideas and concepts of meteorology through problem solving, simulations, and guided thinking. Available for use standalone or with Pearson's introductory meteorology textbooks, the graphics program and computer-based simulations and tutorials help readers grasp key meteorology concepts. Now with integrated links to mobile-enabled Pre-Lab Videos, and assignable Pre- and Post-Lab quizzes in MasteringMeteorology, this manual and technology program is designed to complement any introductory meteorology or weather and climate course.
Key Topics: Vertical Structure of the Atmosphere; Earth--Sun Geometry; The Surface Energy Budget; The Global Energy Budget; Atmospheric Moisture; Saturation and Atmospheric Stability; Cloud Droplets and Raindrops; Atmospheric Motion; Weather Map Analysis; Mid-Latitude Cyclones; Weather Forecasting; Thunderstorms and Tornadoes; Hurricanes; Climate Controls; Climate Classification; Climatic Variability and Change; Simulating Climatic Change
Market This text is useful for anyone studying climate and meteorology.
About the Author
Greg Carbone is Professor of Geography at the University of South Carolina. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research interests are in climate variability and change and in climate impacts. His most recent work examines the spatial and temporal nature of drought and the use of climate change scenarios for decision making. He regularly teaches meteorology and climatology courses.
Table of Contents
Preface v
Chapter 1: Vertical Structure of the Atmosphere
Chapter 2: Earth–Sun Geometry
Chapter 3: The Surface Energy Budget
Chapter 4: The Global Energy Budget
Chapter 5: Atmospheric Moisture
Chapter 6: Saturation and Atmospheric Stability
Chapter 7: Cloud Droplets and Raindrops
Chapter 8: Atmospheric Motion
Chapter 9: Weather Map Analysis
Chapter 10: Mid-Latitude Cyclones
Chapter 11: Weather Forecasting
Chapter 12: Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
Chapter 13: Hurricanes
Chapter 14: Climate Controls
Chapter 15: Climate Classification
Chapter 16: Climatic Variability and Change
Chapter 17: Simulating Climatic Change
Appendix A Dimensions and Units
Appendix B Earth Measures
Appendix C Weather Symbols