Concepcion, Janine Izabel P.

ABCA-I

Prof. Lat Chemistry

Global Warming For me, Global Warming is the current temperature rise in Earths atmosphere and oceans. This is caused by human activities that increase concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as deforestation and burning of fossil fuels. In short, this is due to human negligence.

Causes and Effects of Global Warming Global warming is also called climate change or the heat of the climate of the world. Today, it is one of the worst problems facing not only our country but the entire world and humanity. This problem is not just political or social problems. Right now climate change is felt that our country and other countries in the world. Here are the causes and effects of Global Warming: Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel burning power plants, our ever increasing addiction to electricity from coal burning power plants releases enormous amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide emissions from burning gasoline for transportation, With our population growing at an alarming rate, the demand for more cars and consumer goods means that we are increasing the use of fossil fuels for transportation and manufacturing.

Deforestation, especially tropical forests for wood, pulp, and farmland, the use of forests for fuel (both wood and for charcoal) is one cause of deforestation, but in the first world, our appetite for wood and paper products, our consumption of livestock grazed on former forest land, and the use of tropical forest lands for commodities like palm oil plantations contributes to the mass deforestation of our world. Forests remove and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and this deforestation releases large amounts of carbon, as well as reducing the amount of carbon capture on the planet.

Increase in usage of chemical fertilizers on croplands, the high rate of application of nitrogen-rich fertilizers has effects on the heat storage of cropland (nitrogen oxides have 300 times more heat-trapping capacity per unit of volume than carbon dioxide) and the run-off of excess fertilizers creates dead-zones in our oceans. In addition to these effects, high nitrate levels in groundwater due to over-fertilization are cause for concern for human health.

Almost 100% of the observed temperature increase over the last 50 years has been due to the increase in the atmosphere of greenhouse gas concentrations like water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane and ozone. Greenhouse gases are those gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect. The largest contributing source of greenhouse gas is the burning of fossil fuels leading to the emission of carbon dioxide.

Process of Global Warming Global warning is a process that occurs naturally in our atmosphere. It is generally understood that the greenhouse effect refers to warming beyond what would naturally occur. In a greenhouse, sunlight enters through glass walls and ceilings. This light is absorbed by objects in the greenhouse and reflected back as heat energy. The glass of the greenhouse traps the heat energy inside, keeping the greenhouse warmer than the outside air. Here's how the greenhouse effect increases global warming: Greenhouse gasses. In the earth's atmosphere, several gasses collect that allow light to pass through, but trap heat in the air. These gasses (called greenhouse gasses) include water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane and other trace gasses. There are many sources of these greenhouse gasses including natural and manmade sources. Natural sources. Natural sources of greenhouse gas emissions include volcanic out-gassing, oceanic evaporation and animal biological processes. These sources tend to remain constant, although major volcanic events are evident in the geological record. Manmade sources. Manmade sources of green house gasses include industrial and agricultural processes. Industrially, the burning of fossil fuels is the greatest contributor of greenhouse emissions. On the agricultural side, clearing of forests increases the carbon output of soil and the raising of livestock produces and abundance of methane. Here comes the sun. As the Earth circles the sun, it is constantly exposed to light from the sun. Most of this light passes through the Earth's atmosphere to strike the continents and oceans. During the day, land and sea absorb sunlight, converting it to infrared, or heat energy. An extra blanket. At night, the land and water radiate their stored heat energy into the atmosphere where, under normal conditions, much of it would continue off into space. With increased greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere, however, an increasing amount of heat is reflected back into the atmosphere. This reflected heat leads to an overall increase in average atmospheric temperature. Some scientists estimate the Earth's average temperature has risen 1.33 degrees Fahrenheit over the last century. Prevention of Global Warming Make sure you re-cycle newspapers, glass bottles, tin cans, and magazines.

Reuse your shopping bag plastic instead of getting new ones each time you go to the market. Turn off the faucet when you are brushing your teeth. Turn off electrical devices (lights, fans, tv, computers, etc.) when they are not in use. Check for leaks (toilets, faucets, pipes, irrigation systems, etc.). Install a low-flow shower head Car pool to work or school if possible. Ride your bike instead of driving. Youll get your daily exercise while your at it! Have showers instead of baths. Plant native and/or drought-tolerant plants. Some grasses, ground covers, shrubs and trees do not need to be watered as frequently. Greenhouse Gases Many greenhouse gases occur naturally, such as water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone. Others such as hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons , and sulfur hexafluoride result exclusively from human industrial processes. Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere by the burning of solid waste, wood and wood products, and fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, and coal). Nitrous oxide emissions occur during various agricultural and industrial processes, and when solid waste or fossil fuels are burned. Methane is emitted when organic waste decomposes, whether in landfills or in connection with livestock farming. Methane emissions also occur during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

Greenhouse effect The "greenhouse effect" often gets a bad rap because of its association with global warming, but the truth is we couldn't live without it. The heat caused by infrared radiation is absorbed by "greenhouse gases" such as water vapor, carbon dioxide, ozone and methane, which slows its escape from the atmosphere. Ozone depletion

The ozone layer protects the Earth from the ultraviolet rays sent down by the sun. If the ozone layer is depleted by human action, the effects on the planet could be catastrophic.