Global Warming and Green House Effect

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Comparative Discussion

Thin atmosphere…little Thick atmosphere…much Just right atmosphere

heat to trap…Frozen planet heat to trap…Hottest planet …enough heat to trap for living

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Short wavelength – More

energy

Long wavelength – less energy

Heat Trap Happens – Green House Effect

Factors influencing – greenhouse

cover, color of the surfaces inside the
greenhouse, and type of surfaces
inside

water vapor (H2O ), carbon dioxide

(CO2 ), methane ( CH4), and nitrous
oxide (N2O ) and Ozone (O3)

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Where is the problem then???

Earth is getting warmer

Human Actions (Anthropogenic)

 Burning of fossil fuels (CO2)
Automobiles
Industry
Homes
 Agriculture
Overuse of fertilizers (NO2)
Over production of farm animals (CH4)
 Deforestation
Reduced photosynthetic plants that absorbs CO2
 Water Pollution
Reduced photosynthetic algae absorbs CO2
 Population Explosion 10
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Consequences
Melting of glaciers and ice caps Reduction of crop production
Rising sea level Spread of diseases
More severe weather and storms Coral bleaching
Droughts

Since the
industrial
revolution,
the rate
CO2 in the
atmospher
e has
greatly
increased

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Correlation between CO2 increase and temperature hike; Scientific evidence

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Action to Take
Global Cooperation
Paris Agreement: Nations have pledged to
reduce their green house gas emission

Reduce fossil fuel usage

better fuel efficiency
Bike use/walk
using public transport
adjust heat
alternative energy
Reforestation
Promotion of Organic farming
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