Global Warming

The mass extinction events and global climatic changes in geological history are believed to have been caused by events such as asteroid impacts, massive volcanic eruptions, or significant changes in atmospheric composition. These events can have widespread consequences for Earth's ecosystems and climate, leading to dramatic shifts in biodiversity and environmental conditions.

In the northern summer, where most of the world's vegetation is, the plants are all growing, removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. So by September, levels are down a little. During the northern winter (December to February) all vegetation is dormant, so very little carbon dioxide is removed, and levels build up again (the power stations, factories and vehicles don't stop!)

A greenhouse, or a glasshouse in a garden keeps the air inside warmer. Gardeners use greenhouses to grow fruit etc in cold climates. It gives its name to the greenhouse effect because greenhouse gases retain the sun's heat and keep the earth warm.

Rising sea levels are a concern in the Netherlands because a significant portion of the country is below sea level. This puts it at risk of flooding and coastal erosion if sea levels continue to rise. The Dutch have implemented various flood protection measures such as dikes and sea walls to mitigate this risk.

An increase in volcanic activity emitting ash and sulfur compounds into the atmosphere is most likely to cause Earth to cool by blocking sunlight. This phenomenon can lead to a short-term cooling effect on the climate known as volcanic winter.

the notion that what happens at the global scale has a direct effect on what happens at the local scale, and vice versa. this idea posits that the world is comprised of an interconnected series of relationships that extend across space.

Source: Human Geography: People, Place, and Culture, 8th Edition

Carbon dioxide levels are naturally reduced on Earth through processes like photosynthesis by plants and phytoplankton, which absorb CO2 and convert it into oxygen. Additionally, the oceans play a significant role by absorbing and storing large amounts of CO2 through a process known as carbon sequestration. Volcanic activity and weathering of rocks also contribute to the natural reduction of CO2 levels over long periods of time.

Cigarette butts do not fertilize plants. In fact, they contain harmful chemicals that can contaminate the soil and water, affecting plant growth and development. It is best to dispose of cigarette butts properly to protect the environment.

yes b/c humans killed goriilas for their fur or sometimes when a gorilla attacka human other human kill the goriila

improved :gorillas are hunted by humans for one of their body part for making mobile phones if we stop using mobile phones freely that my help gorillas

Some years ago it was postulated that the Earth is tending to get warmer year on year. Some people also felt that this was due to man's activities. The problem with deciding whether the Earth is actually getting warmer is that it only happens (if at all) very slowly, and probably at different rates in different parts of the world. So it's not easy to be sure if it's happening. However, there does seem to be quite a reduction in the amount of ice at the poles, so maybe global warming is a fact But you're not going to feel this much.

Also, if there is indeed global warming, is it due to man's activities or would it have happened by itself? After all, warming like this is cyclical.

To reduce burning of fossil fuels, you can switch to renewable energy sources like solar or wind power, use public transportation, carpool, bike, or walk instead of driving alone, and reduce energy consumption by using energy-efficient appliances and practices. Also, supporting policies that promote clean energy and reduce fossil fuel usage can have a significant impact.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the pollutant that has the greatest effect on climate change. It is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming and changes in climate patterns.

• The rising sea levels are due to global warming. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity, is the only answer.
• This can be done by massive reforestation and
• Changing to renewable energy (clean, free and non-polluting).

Yes, there was a change in the threading of propane tanks in 1996. Before 1996, propane tanks used a left-handed thread, but after this change, they started using a right-handed thread to make them more standardized and safer.

because of the effect of global warming. the temperature of the earth increases therefore melts the polar caps.

The Arctic has seen some ice loss, although we have also seen record growth as of late. The Antarctic is still growing in terms of ice and according to the IPCC report, it is expected to keep doing so for many decades to come.

No plants release oxygen

greenhouses were once the only green spot in a white winter in Europe

Greenhouses were glasshouses until copper oxide was added to the glass (to reflect sunlight) giving the glass a green tint

---- We have started global warming

if it was a normal cycle we would not be here today

(the world would be a very different place)

Hope that answers your Questions

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The sun's energy heats the surface of the sea, causing some of the water molecules at the surface to gain enough energy to break free from the liquid and turn into water vapor. This water vapor then rises into the atmosphere, cools, and condenses to form clouds.

There are several benefits of using fossil fuels as compared to other forms of fuel. Some benefits are that fossil fuels are readily available in large quantity and are easy to process. Other benefits are that fossil fuels produce more energy and are cheaper.

A Priceless Pair of Photographs - an Alaskan Glacier [I think] - Taken from the same Vantage Point - 50 years apart.

In the First, the Glacier took up 90% of the Image. In the second, the Glacier took up just 15% of the Image.

This Q'n reflects the need to focus on Glacier loss.

All that remains is the Question "How do all of those millions who depend upon Glaciers intend to Cope after their Glacial Water is Gone?"

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Tina B Carver was a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) teacher for more than forty years. She also wrote many books including the story of the Women of Guatemala who planted trees to offset the greenhouse gases emitted by a factory in Connecticut, USA.

Yes-- without the Green House Effect, Earth's avg temperature would be 60 degrees F cooler, and our oceans would be frozen.

You would freeze. The earth would be pretty well frozen over. The average surface temperature would be about -4 degrees Fahrenheit if there were no greenhouse effect.

The sun's energy reaches the Earth in the form of sunlight (solar radiation), which is absorbed by the Earth's surface. The surface then heats up and radiates heat back into the atmosphere, creating what is known as the greenhouse effect. Some of the heat is trapped by greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, which keeps the Earth warm enough to sustain life.