The Atmosphere

Essential Outcomes

EEn.2.5 Understand the structure of and processes within our atmosphere.

EEn.2.5.1 Summarize the structure and composition of our atmosphere.

EEn.2.5.2 Explain the formation of typical air masses and the weather systems that result from air mass interactions.

EEn.2.5.3 Explain how cyclonic storms form based on the interaction of air masses.

EEn.2.5.4 Predict the weather using available weather maps and data (including surface, upper atmospheric winds, and satellite imagery).

EEn.2.5.5 Explain how human activities affect air quality.