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Earth's Atmosphere, Water Cycle, and Climate Threats

5th Grade · Science · Open Global Science

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Goal

Model atmospheric layers, explain precipitation in the hydrologic cycle, and evaluate human-induced atmospheric threats.

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  5. Acid Rain Formation and Environmental ImpactsNot started yet
  6. Stratospheric Ozone Depletion and RecoveryNot started yet
  7. Analyzing Long-Term Global Climate DataYou are here
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GlobalOGS.6.ESS.2Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · 5th Grade

Describe the composition and layered structure of Earth's atmosphere, model precipitation formation within the hydrological cycle, and analyze human-induced atmospheric threats including enhanced greenhouse effect, acid rain formation, ozone depletion, and global climate trends.