This 3-sentence summary provides the key details about the document: This document outlines a unit standard for demonstrating basic knowledge of weather, including describing the layers of the atmosphere, the water cycle, and interpreting weather maps. The unit standard is at level 1 and worth 2 credits, and assessments must be moderated through NZQA's national system. It is intended to assess learning outcomes aligned with the NZASE Certificate in Science Syllabus.