| Exercises for Weather & Climate Revised Edition Contributor(s): Carbone, Greg (Author) |
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ISBN: 0134041364 ISBN-13: 9780134041360 Publisher: Pearson OUR PRICE: $113.99 Product Type: Spiral - Other Formats Published: December 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology - Science | Earth Sciences - Geography |
| Dewey: 551.5 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.6" W x 10.7" (1.05 lbs) 264 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
