New York State Regents Examinations · Earth & Space Sciences

Atmosphere, Weather & Climate

Atmospheric structure, the greenhouse effect, climate vs. weather, prevailing winds, and ocean-atmosphere coupling.

Curriculum standards

HS-ESS2-4
HS-ESS2-6
HS-ESS3-5

Lessons in this topic

Structure of the Atmosphere
The Greenhouse Effect
Prevailing Winds

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