GLOBAL WARMING
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1.1 Definition What is global warming? Think of a blanket, covering the Earth.
Carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping (greenhouse) gases released to the air holding heat warming the planet
Official definition Global warming refers to the increased temperature of Earth's surface, including land, water and near-surface air.
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Fossil fuels in car, factories and electricity production CO2 (most significantly) Tropical deforestation store more CO2 (other major contributor) Landfill and agriculture Methane (CH4) Fertilizers, gases used for refrigeration and industrial processes Nitrous oxide (N2O) Natural contributors 11-year solar cycle Volcanic activities El Nino Southern oscillation
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3. Effects
Increased temperature
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3. Effects
If all the ice on land melt, the sea level will rise 66 meters
Present-day shoreline
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Wind power
Solar power
Fuel-efficiency automobiles
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Keep rooms cool by closing the blinds, shades , or curtains. Turn off the lights when you leave a room Use compact fluorescent bulbs
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4. Solutions (cont.)
Dress lightly when its hot instead of turning up the air conditioning. Or use a fan.
Dress warmly when its cold instead of turning up the heat. Keep the air filters on your AC and furnace clean. Walk short distances instead of asking for a ride in the car.
Plant a tree. Recycle.
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References
An Inconvenient Truth, Documentary film, Paramount Classics, May 24, 2006 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_scientists_opposing_the_mainstream_scientific_ assessment_of_global_warming http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/09/rising-seas/if-ice-melted-map http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/global_warming_101/ http://climate.nasa.gov/causes http://geography.about.com/od/globalproblemsandissues/a/globalwarming.htm http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/12/1206_041206_global_warming. html http://planetsave.com/2012/01/19/what-is-causing-global-warming/ http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/gwcauses/
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Thank you!!
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