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1 PRESENTED BY (YOUR NAME AND GROUP #)

2 What is Global Warming? Increase in Earth’s average temperature

3 Data about extent of problem

4 What causes global warming? Increased concentration of atmospheric CO 2 As a result of: Burning fossil fuels Deforestation CO 2 traps sun’s reflected heat Result: greenhouse effect

5 What is the greenhouse effect?

6 Effects of Global Warming

7 Data on Impact Sea Levels

8 Ways to Reduce Global Warming Alternate energy sources solar energy wind energy nuclear energy Use public transportation Car pool Use less electricity turn off lights Plant trees

9 References United States Environmental Protection Agency. (September 8, 2009), Climate Change, Health and Environmental Effects. Retrieved October 16, 2009, http://epa.gov/climatechange/effects/extreme.html Miller, K. R. and Levine, J. (2003) Biology. Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. American Museum of Natural History. (N.D.) What is the Greenhouse Effect? Retrieved October 16, 2009, www.amnh.org/ology/features/stufftodo_ climate/make_terrarium/greenhouse.php?TB_ iframe=true&height=550&width=750


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