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- Climate Science, Environmental Science
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- Hum 114
This document discusses the causes and effects of global warming, and suggests ways to reduce carbon emissions. It is for the Hum 114 module.
What's inside
- Global warming as a reality
- Causes of global warming
- Effects of global warming on ecosystems and humans
- Personal actions to reduce carbon emissions
- Renewable energy alternatives
Who it is for: Students taking the Hum 114 module. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Global warming is the increase in the Earth's temperature. This document discusses its causes and effects, and how people can help to reduce it.
Global Warming Causes
Burning fossil fuels like oil, coal and gas releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This traps heat, warming the Earth. Melting ice caps and rising water levels follow.
Effects On Living Things
Plants die as water levels rise, and animals lose their food sources. Humans also lose plant and animal food sources. This affects human nutrition and homes.
Steps To Reduce Global Warming
Small actions like turning off lights and driving less can help. Using natural light and reducing fossil fuel use lowers carbon dioxide emissions. Alternatives like wind, solar and geothermal energy are mentioned.
Future Generations
The effects of global warming will affect future generations. Consideration of their needs is important when addressing global warming issues.
Key terms
- Fossil Fuels
- Oil, coal and gas burned for daily needs, releasing carbon dioxide.
- Carbon Dioxide
- A gas released into the atmosphere when fossil fuels are burned.
- Ice Caps
- Large masses of ice that melt as the Earth heats up.
- Renewable Energy
- Wind, solar and geothermal energy that can provide most of electricity and heating demand.
- Water Levels
- The height of water in oceans, which rises as ice caps melt.
- Future Generations
- People who will live on Earth after the current generation.
Questions this document helps with
- What causes the Earth to heat up?
- How does global warming affect plants and animals?
- What can people do to reduce global warming?
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