Earth and Space

Knowledge and Skills Statement

Earth and space. The student knows that interactions between Earth, ocean, and weather systems impact climate.
Glossary terms and definitions are consistent across kindergarten through high school in the TEKS Guide. The definitions are intended to give educators a common understanding of the terms regardless of what grade level they teach. Glossary definitions are not intended for use with students.

the weather conditions prevailing in an area over multiple decades

patterns of weather that take place in the troposphere, caused by the motion of warm and cool air around Earth