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Global Warming The Heat Is On

Global warming is caused by both human activities like burning fossil fuels as well as natural processes. It is defined as a rise in the average temperature of the Earth due to increased emissions of greenhouse gases. Some key facts are that the last century experienced the largest temperature increase in 1300 years, and the rate of warming in the last 50 years was double that of the previous 100 years. Effects of global warming include changes to climate patterns that can impact human health as well as the growth and migration of plants and animals. The document provides recommendations for individuals to help mitigate global warming such as using less energy and recycling more.

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Global Warming The Heat Is On

Global warming is caused by both human activities like burning fossil fuels as well as natural processes. It is defined as a rise in the average temperature of the Earth due to increased emissions of greenhouse gases. Some key facts are that the last century experienced the largest temperature increase in 1300 years, and the rate of warming in the last 50 years was double that of the previous 100 years. Effects of global warming include changes to climate patterns that can impact human health as well as the growth and migration of plants and animals. The document provides recommendations for individuals to help mitigate global warming such as using less energy and recycling more.

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GLOBAL WARMING

THE HEAT IS ON….


What is global warming?

An increase in the temperature of earth due


to fossil fuels,industry,and agricultural
processes caused by human ,natural,and
other gas emissions is termed as global
warming.Global warming is posing a
danger to a human’s health. Global
warming brings about a change in
climate,which alters the growth pattern of
plants and animals.
FACTS ABOUT GLOBAL
WARMING
• In the last century, Earth has experienced
the largest increase in surface
temperature in 1300 years.
• The rate of warming in the last 50 years
was double the rate observed over the last
100 years.
• Some scientists believe that Earth will
experience record-setting heatwaves.
CAUSES
Global warming is caused by pollution,
burning of fossil fuels, coal, wood, and oil
that release abundant quantities of carbon
dioxide in our atmosphere. Another cause
is that nuclear power causes climate
change. Nuclear power actually declines
emissions of carbon dioxide instead of
coal. Emissions from homes and factories
are responsible for about 80%of today’s
carbon dioxide emissions.
EFFECTS
Effects of global warming on human health might
not be immeadiately identified. Birds and
animals are the species that will be affected by a
change in the climate. Fish may migrate to
different areas . It may affect our future ability to
obtain food. Enhanced precipitation is one effect
of global warming that could spell devastating
results. It has a negative affect on climate, which
adversely affects humans.
DON’TS
• Don’t leave appliances on standby mode.
Some appliances consume as much
energy in standby mode as when they are
switched on.
• Do not use a car or a motorbike to travel
short distances. Driving a distance of 6km
in a car releases 1kg of carbon dioxide.
• Buy fresh foods than frozen ones.
DO’S
• Plant trees-they absorb carbon dioxide
• Recycle-it saves energy
• Use energy efficient products
• Save electricity
• Car pooling
COMPUTER
HOLIDAY
HOMEWORK
2010-2011
THANK YOU

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