Week-5 assignment Lakisia Judith Smith 275/Sci-Environmental Science December15,2014 week-5 assignment Sulfuric acid usually is what we call acid rain. They are mixed together by nitric acids delivered from the atmosphere which is connected to the earth’s precipitation cycle and it is another way to refer to acidic materials that are dry.When dioxide,nitrogen,and sulfur react towards wetness and variety of other things inside of our earth’s atmosphere things may change. We know that natural
Words: 725 - Pages: 3
Biolando Biolando is a one of a kind natural region with many distinct features. It is made up of many lush plants and trees of varying types and is composed of subtropical wetlands. It is mostly composed of Sawgrass Marshes, Cypress and Mangrove forests. Biolando is home to many types of species such as the American Alligator, Tortoise, rabbits, various turtle species, and abundant amounts of fish and birds. The American Alligator, Turtle, Fish and Bird species inhabit the water regions of Biolando
Words: 448 - Pages: 2
BURNING OF FOSSIL FUELS NAME:- NAME OF PROFESSOR:- DATE:- BURNING OF FOSSIL FUELS The burning of fossil fuels is the major contributor to human caused climate change. Once taken out of the ground and burned , coal, oil and gas add to the amount of carbon cycling between the atmosphere and the oceans, soil, rock and vegetation. On human time scales, this transfer is irrevocable, once mined and burned, fossil carbon cannot be locked away safely
Words: 1696 - Pages: 7
UNIT 4 Assignment Name Kaplan University SC300 UNIT 4 Assignments What is nonrenewable and renewable resource energy we are using today? Why are we so relying on it? Nonrenewable energies are petroleum products, coals, natural gas and uranium ("Nonrenewableresource.org", 2013). Renewable energies are wind, solar, hydroelectric power, bioenergy, hydrogen and ocean energy ("Renewableenerggyworld.com", 2013). Nonrenewable energy source we used for home and for our vehicle soon it will run out
Words: 542 - Pages: 3
Renewable Energy What would happen to our world if our energy unexpectedly disappeared? Fossil fuels are very important to our world because they provide an overwhelming majority of our world energy. This paper confronts this question with a balanced view attempting to address the issue of what sources might provide energy in the future and come to an objective conclusion. As the world enters a new century, new sources of energy such as wind and solar power need to be developed to help the
Words: 1551 - Pages: 7
It happens when greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, water vapor, nitrous oxide, and methane trap heat and light from the sun in the earth’s atmosphere, which increases the temperature. Greenhouse gases are released mostly by the burning of fossil fuels for transportation, heating, electrical appliances and manufacturing, but they are also released as a result of the natural decomposition of organic materials, wildfires, deforestation, and land-clearing activities. The diffusion of these gases
Words: 2214 - Pages: 9
Energy sector All businesses depend directly on the energy sector which is the largest single market in the world. Some energy companies trade in fossil fuels (coal,gas and petroleum) while others supply electricity or fuel to end users.Many of the products derived from petroleum, like plastic, chemicals and fertilizers are essential components or ingredients for industry. As petroleum reserves become scarcer this drives up oil prices and encourages companies and governments to develop alternative
Words: 420 - Pages: 2
Sdfsd fsssssssssssssssssssss sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss ssssssssssssssssss sssss ssssss sss sssssssss ssssssss ssssssssssssssssss ssssssss sssssssssss fsdferwerwerwerwer Wer W W Er W Er W Werw EASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration on Monday will roll out a plan to cut earth-warming pollution from power plants and 30 percent by 2030, setting in motion one of the most significant actions to address global warming in U.S. history. The rule, which is expected
Words: 820 - Pages: 4
To Drill or Not to Drill HUM/111 Many debates are centered on energy. Some people think that we should decrease our dependency on oil and invest in alternative energy, other people believe that we do not need a new power source; we should be using our own oil and not that of foreign countries. I am not on one side or the other necessarily. I think that we should decrease our dependency on foreign oil. I also think that we should look into alternatives to oil. Many people choose one side
Words: 557 - Pages: 3
disagree so much about it. Climate change continues to remain a controversial subject amongst many and takes on a different meaning and purpose to everyone one. This research paper will also examine how mass media, politics and private groups in the fossil fuels industry have impacted our views on climate change. Working Title Why do we disagree so much about climate change? Climate change remains one of the most controversial subjects amongst politicians and their constituents. Yet with all the
Words: 993 - Pages: 4
