Launch Interactive Share to Google Classroom Information Standards The Earth is surrounded by a thin envelope of gases called the atmosphere. More than 500 active volcanoes erupt around the world affecting the Earth's atmosphere and global climate. Standards 3-ESS2-1. Represent data in tables and graphical displays of typical weather conditions during a particular season to identify patterns and make predictions.3-ESS2-1.ESS2.D Weather and Climate Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Subjects: ScienceEarth ScienceComposition of EarthWeather & Climate Collection: InteractivesActivitiesSimulations Series: NASA Science Simulations