Exercises for Weather & Climate, 9th edition

Published by Pearson (July 13, 2021) © 2016

  • Greg Carbone University of South Carolina

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ISBN-13: 9780137612949 (2021 update)
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Brief Contents

  • Preface
  • 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

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