Definition :
Methane
Nitrous Oxide
Greenhouse gases”
(e.g. carbon dioxide, methane,
nitrous oxide, CFC’s) trap heat
in the earth’s atmosphere
Greenhouse gases
in atmosphere
Solar energy passes
through
n
iatio
Ra d d
re
I nf ra
Radiant
heat is trapped
Five deadliest effects of global warming
Spread of disease
Economic consequences
As northern
countries warm,
disease
carrying insects
migrate north,
bringing plague
and disease
with them.
2.Polar ice caps melting
Melting
ice caps
will rise
sea levels
melting ice which
caps will declines
throw the the shore
global levels
ecosystem
out of
balance.
3.Economic consequences
Hurricanes
caused due to
global
warming do
billions of
dollars in
damage
4.Warmer waters and more
hurricanes
As the
temperature of
oceans rises, so
will the probability
of more frequent
and stronger
hurricanes
5.Increased probability and intensity
of droughts and heat waves
Areas of Africa
& many
countries will
suffer serious
droughts and
heat waves
because 0f the
global warming.
Apart from human beings there are many
living forms being effected
Coral reefs
Penguins
2. Conserve electricity
4. Grow plants
5. Get involved.
By
Dheeraj.K
&
Karthik.R