GLOBAL WARMING,
CLIMATE CHANGE, EL
NINO AND LA NINA
RICHIE ANN POLIGA AND MICHELLE ANN GIPALA
INTRODUCTION
Global warming is the increase of average world temperatures as a result of what is known as
the greenhouse effect. Certain gases in the atmosphere act like glass in a greenhouse,
allowing sunlight through to heat the earth's surface but trapping the heat as it radiates back
into space. As the greenhouse gases build up in the atmosphere the Earth gets hotter. This
process is leading to a rapid change in climate, also known as climate change.
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WHAT IS GLOBAL
WARMING?
Global warming, the gradual heating of Earth's surface, oceans and atmosphere, is
caused by human activity, primarily the burning of fossil fuels that pump carbon
dioxide (CO2). methane and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
The scientific community believes that climate like Global Warming have occurred
throughout Earth's history and will continue to occur in the future. Scientists have
spent decades figuring out what is causing Global Warming.
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GREENHOUSE EFFECT
The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface. When the Sun's
energy reaches the Earth's atmosphere, some of reflected back to space and some is
absorbed dated by greenhouse gases. The absorbed energy warms the atmosphere and
the surface of the Earth.
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CAUSES OF GLOBAL WARMING
Man-made Causes of Global Warming
Deforestation
Plants are the main source of oxygen. They take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen thereby maintaining
environmental balance. Forests are being depleted for many domestic and commercial purposes. This has leadf to
an environmetal balance, thereby giving global warming.
CAUSES OF GLOBAL
WARMING
Use of Vehicles
The use of vehicles, even for a very short distance results in various gaseous emissions. Vehicles burn fossil
fuels which emit a large amount of carbon dioxide and other toxins into the atmosphere resulting in a
temperature increase.
Agriculture
Various farming activities produce carbon dioxide and methane gas. These add to the greenhouse
gases in the atmosphere and increase the temperature of the earth.
Overpopulation
Increase in population means more people breathing. This leads to an increase in the level of carbon
dioxide, the primary gas causing global warming, in the atmosphere
Natural Causes of Global Warming
Volcanoes
Volcanoes are one of the largest natural contributors to global warming. The ash and
smoke emitted during volcanic eruptions goes out into the atmosphere and affects
the climate.
Forest Blazes
Forest blazes or forest fires emit a large amount of carbon-containing smoke.
These gases are released into the atmosphere and increase the earth's temperature resulting in
global warming
EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING
Rise in Temperature
Threats to the Ecosystem
Climate Change
Spread of Diseases
High Mortality Rates
Loss of Natural Habitat
Rise in Temperature
Global warming has has led to an incredible increase in earth's temperature. Since 1880, the earth's
temperature has increased by ~1 degrees. This has resulted in an increase in the melting of glaciers,
which have led to an increase in the sea level. This could have devastating effects on coastal
regions
Threats to the Ecosystem
Global warming has affected the coral reefs that can lead to a loss of plant and animal lives.
Increase in global temperatures has made the fragility of coral reefs even worse
Climate Change
Global warming has led to a change in climatic conditions. There are droughts at some places
and floods at some. This climatic imbalance is the result of global warming
Spread of Diseases
Global warming leads to a change in the patterns of heat and humidity. This has led to the
movement of mosquitoes that carry and spread diseases.
Climate Change Quotes From Inspirational Leaders
"The world must come together to confront climate change. There is little scientific dispute that if we do
nothing, we will face more drought, famine and mass displacement that will fuel more conflict for decades."
Barack Obama "When the well is dry, we know the worth of water. Benjamin Franklin
"Preservation of our environment is not a liberal or conservative challenge, it's common sense"-Ronald
Reagan
Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every.man's greed Mahatma Gandhi
Climate change is a terrible problem, and it absolutely needs to be solved. It deserves to be a huge priority Bill
Gates.
We are running the most dangerous experiment in history right now, which is to see how much carbon
dioxide the atmosphere can handle before there is an environmental catastrophe.Elon Musk
Thank you
for listening!
