relevant examples across the globe. Finally, the essay will draw a conclusion depending on the context. Global warming is the increase in the temperature of the earth’s atmosphere caused by the greenhouse effect. Kapargam, (1999:218); defined global warming as the condition that is caused by the accumulation of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere that causes a slow but sustained increase in the global average temperature over a long period of time. According to www.WeatherQuestions.com; global warming
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dioxide in the atmosphere which acts as a blanket, trapping heat and warming the planet. CAUSES -Natural causes are causes created by nature. One natural cause is a release of methane gas from arctic tundra and wetlands. Methane is a greenhouse gas. A greenhouse gas is a gas that traps heat in the earth's atmosphere. The build-up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere alters the radioactive balance of the atmosphere. The net effect is to warm the Earth's surface and the lower atmosphere because greenhouse
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methane, nitrous oxide and chlorofluorocarbons in the atmosphere, increase in atmospheric aerosols, and changes in land use, for instance, through cutting down of forests to create farms. The increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere causes an increase in the amount of heat that is being retained and consequently, increasing the temperatures on the earth’s surface significantly. For example, the amount of carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere has risen by more than 30 percent since the industrial
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GLOBAL WARMING Global warming simply put is the warming of the Earth including its atmosphere and oceans. Scientists have opposing viewpoints about why this may be happening. Some believe that it occurs naturally and is a part of a normal cycle over time and it is not significantly affected by human activities. Others believe that human activities have profound effects on the warming of the Earth. The global warming hypothesis originated back in 1896 when Svante Arrhenius, a Swedish
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biology. Meterology- is the study of the atmosphere and the processes that produce weather and climate. Like oceanography, meterology involves the application of other sciences in an intergrated study of the thin layer of air that surronds eather. Astronomy- the study of the universe- it useful in determining the orginis of our own environment. (Page 4-5) * Be able to name and define each of the earth’s “spheres” (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere). Hydrosphere- is a dynamic mass
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Solar Activity Most people just look up at the sun and enjoy the warmth and brightness of the light. Without the sun there would be no life on earth. If a person took the time to analyze it, he or she would find more than bright light and warm weather. The sun is very active with solar cycles, sunspots, and most of all solar flares. It is amazing how much the suns activity can affect us on Earth. A solar cycle is when the sun's magnetic field rotates a full 360 degrees, causing its poles to switch
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Concerns about Gas Laws Louie Alison Bernal III- Boyle I. Introduction Background of the Study Global warming refers to an unequivocal and continuing rise in the average temperature of Earth's climate system Nowadays, as technology rises, the issues regarding global warming also rises. The machineries, factories, automobiles, and even gadgets play important role in the production of gases that contributes to global warming
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Telescopes in Astronomy SCI/151 January 26, 2015 Telescopes in Astronomy Telescopes are one of man's greatest inventions. The instrument makes distant objects appear closer and they have taken us on a fantastic voyage of learning about and understanding our universe. This paper will focus on the importance of telescopes, major designs, strengths and weaknesses of telescope locations, and where the best place to build them is. In addition, frequencies of light and the role they play in telescopes
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appear dark as they are cooler than their surroundings.4 It is believed that sunspots are actually locations of disturbances in the magnetic field lines on the surface of the Sun, as they are linked by magnetic loops that extend upward into the solar atmosphere. Sunspots normally travel in connected pairs and the area around them is surrounded by powerful activity known as the active region.7 As there is intense field activity within a sunspot, the convection of heat to the surface is prevented, therefore
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“Earth's Bounty” is a restaurant that severs vegetarian westernized food. The food is kept at a low priced to reach out to not only vegans and vegetarian’s, but also a younger generation seeking to try something different. Earth Bounty will be open 24 hours and mostly populated within the suburban area. Earth's Bounty goal is to attract a younger audience from the ages of 16-24, research shows that this age demographic makes up the largest vegetarian/vegan population. Another target audience
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