Exercises for weather and climate

Severe weather and climate changes are explored in this manual with accompanying CD-ROM. Eighteen exercises review important ideas and concepts of weather and climate through problem solving, simulations, and guided thinking. Features an upgraded graphics program and seven computer-based simulations and tutorials. Presents interactive computer modules as JAVA applets. Revises the accompanying CD to increase the compatibility of the software with updated browsers and computers. Adds exercises on climate change and its causes. Adds new labs on Earth-Sun Geometry, Atmospheric Motion, and Hurricanes. Offers a two-column format with perforated pages.

Preface	p. iv
Software Notes	p. vi
Lab 1 Vertical Structure of the Atmosphere	p. 1
Lab 2 Earth-Sun Geometry	p. 9
Lab 3 The Surface Energy Budget	p. 23
Lab 4 Simulating the Earth's Energy Budget	p. 31
Lab 5 Atmospheric Moisture	p. 39
Lab 6 Saturation and Atmospheric Stability	p. 53
Lab 7 Cloud Droplets and Raindrops	p. 63
Lab 8 Atmospheric Motion	p. 69
Lab 9 Weather Map Analysis	p. 89
Lab 10 Mid-latitude Cyclones	p. 105
Lab 11 Thunderstorms and Tornadoes	p. 119
Lab 12 Hurricanes	p. 131
Lab 13 Climate Controls	p. 143
Lab 14 Climate Classification	p. 157
Lab 15 World Climates	p. 167
Lab 16 Climatic Variability and Change	p. 169
Lab 17 Simulating Climatic Change	p. 181
Appendix A Dimensions and Units	p. 187
Appendix B Earth Measures	p. 193
Appendix C GeoClock	p. 197
Appendix D Weather Symbols	p. 203

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