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Bushfires can have seriously damaging effects on the atmosphere. Excessive smoke in the atmosphere can have the following effects: * Smoke reduces how much sunlight gets through which, in turn, reduces ground temperature. * It also affects light available for the process of photosynthesis in plants, and results in less healthy plant growth. * Bushfires produce extra carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which increases the so-called "greenhouse effect". * Temperature changes on the earth, resulting from increased smoke in the atmosphere, affect weather and rainfall patterns. (This may mean an agricultural area dependent on regular rain suffers drought seasons.) * The smoke from Australia's devastating bushfires of February 2009 actually reached the Antarctic. Smoke particles in the atmosphere resulted in the growth of sulphuric acid droplets which were believed to have a small effect on the climate at high altitudes. Depending on their size, these sulphuric acid droplets had the potential to producing chemical reactions which could result in damage to the ozone layer in the stratosphere.
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What Do Bushfires Destroy?
Bushfires can destroy vegetation, wildlife habitats, homes, infrastructure, and agricultural crops. They can also have long-lasting impacts on the ecosystem by altering soil quality and water systems.
How do bushfires effect Property?
Quite simply, bushfires will move faster uphill. A bushfire may continue along flat plains at a rate of about 10 kph. Each time the gradient of the land increases by 10%, the bushfires speed actually doubles, meaning that when it reaches hills or ranges of any type, its speed increses exponentially, putting those at the top of the hill in extreme danger.
Which factor do you think has a stronger effect on climate the atmosphere or the ocean?
atmosphere
What effect does inert gas have on the atmosphere?
Any special effect exist.
The trapping of heat by a planet's atmosphere is called what?
The trapping of heat by a planet's atmosphere is called the greenhouse effect. This occurs when gases like carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere trap heat radiating from the planet's surface, leading to a warming effect.
How does the four spheres relate to bushfires?
The four spheres (atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere) interact during bushfires. The atmosphere provides oxygen and heat, the lithosphere is where the fire burns and spreads, the hydrosphere influences fire spread through water sources, and the biosphere is directly impacted by the fires through destruction of habitats and loss of biodiversity. These spheres working together can either fuel or help mitigate bushfires.
How does bushfires effect economy?
the economy looses millions of dollars paying for repairs
What Do Bushfires Destroy?
Bushfires can destroy vegetation, wildlife habitats, homes, infrastructure, and agricultural crops. They can also have long-lasting impacts on the ecosystem by altering soil quality and water systems.
The effect of atmosphere in New York?
whats the effect of atmosphere in new york city?
What is the effect of drought on Australian ecosystems?
they make the land unsuitable for growth of plants and theres a more likely chance of bushfires
What effect is warming the atmosphere?
The Greenhouse Effect.
Can a planet with no atmosphere have a greenhouse effect?
No, a planet without an atmosphere cannot have a greenhouse effect because the atmosphere is necessary to trap heat and create the warming effect. Without an atmosphere, there is no mechanism to retain heat and create the greenhouse effect.
What are three questions to ask about bushfires?
#1 What are bushfires called in German? (or any language you'd like) #2 Where are bushfires found? #3 What kind of soil do bushfires grow in?
What environment impacts do bushfires have?
Bushfires can have significant environmental impacts, including the destruction of habitats, loss of biodiversity, and disruption of ecosystems. They can lead to soil erosion and degradation, affecting land productivity. Additionally, bushfires release large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change. Water quality can also be compromised due to ash and pollutants entering waterways.
Green house effect is also called atmosphere effect?
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Which planet atmosphere is increased by the greenhouse effect?
Research has shown that the planet Venus has its atmosphere temperature increased by the greenhouse effect
When can't bushfires happen?
Bushfires cannot happen during flooding rains.
