global warming ENVIORMENTAL PROBLEMS By: Janelle Host Nick Ames

global warming Environmental Issues Discussed This PowerPoint focuses on Global Warming Deforestation Endangered Species POLLUTION

global warming GLOBAL WARMING Definition: Global warming is the observed increase in average temperature if the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans in recent decades. It is due to the increased amounts of greenhouse gasses like C02. Greenhouse gasses absorb the infrared rays that heat the planet, instead of allowing them to escape the atmosphere. Major IssuesMajor Issues Back to Main Page Back to Main Page Major IssuesBack to Main Page

global warming Major Issues Increased gasses are a result of human population increase and inventions such as gas exhaust from cars. Increased gasses are a result of human population increase and inventions such as gas exhaust from cars. Increase in global temperature can result in the increase of sea level and amount of precipitation, in turn creating floods Increase in global temperature can result in the increase of sea level and amount of precipitation, in turn creating floods Other theories believe that global warming is within the natural cyclic fluctuations. We are just at a high point in temperature. Other theories believe that global warming is within the natural cyclic fluctuations. We are just at a high point in temperature. Back to Definition Back to Main Page Back to Definition Back to Main PageBack to DefinitionBack to Main PageBack to DefinitionBack to Main Page

global warming DEFORESTATION Click for Video Click for Video Definition: The conversion of forested areas to non-forest land use such as urban use or farmable land. This removal of trees with insufficient amounts of reforestation Major IssuesMajor Issues Back to Main Page Back to Main Page Major IssuesBack to Main Page

global warming Major Issues It alters the amount of water in the soil and ground water and the moisture in the atmosphere. It alters the amount of water in the soil and ground water and the moisture in the atmosphere. We have no methods to remove CO2 and pollutants from the air aside from trees that clean the air for us. We have no methods to remove CO2 and pollutants from the air aside from trees that clean the air for us. Runoff is faster and more flooding may occur. Runoff is faster and more flooding may occur. Displaces natural wildlife, sometimes with fatal effects. Displaces natural wildlife, sometimes with fatal effects. Back to DefinitionBack to Definition Back to Main Page Back to Main Page Back to DefinitionBack to Main Page

global warming ENDANGERED SPECIES Definition: A population of something which is either few in numbers or threatened by environmental factors of becoming extinct. Major IssuesMajor Issues Back to Main Page Back to Main Page Major IssuesBack to Main Page

global warming Major Issues Loss of a species in itself, morally and genetically. Loss of a species in itself, morally and genetically. Destabilizes the eco system as a whole, removing one species may remove a link to the food chain, other species who interact or depend on them may starve. Also, one species may become more rampart if not removed by another. Destabilizes the eco system as a whole, removing one species may remove a link to the food chain, other species who interact or depend on them may starve. Also, one species may become more rampart if not removed by another. Back to DefinitionBack to Definition Issues Main Page Issues Main Page Back to DefinitionIssues Main Page

global warming Pollution

Definition Any substance which in excess is known to be harmful to any living organism. Any substance which in excess is known to be harmful to any living organism. Two Categories Point SourcePoint Source Non Point Source Non Point Source Point SourceNon Point Source Pollution Home Pollution Home

global warming Point Source Usually confined sources of air and water pollution such as pipes that enter into a stream or chimney stacks emitting waste into the atmosphere. Usually confined sources of air and water pollution such as pipes that enter into a stream or chimney stacks emitting waste into the atmosphere. Examples: Factories, Oil Spills Examples: Factories, Oil Spills Pollution MainPollution Main Pollution Definition Pollution Definition Pollution MainPollution Definition

global warming Non-Point Source Diffused or intermittent sources of pollution, can be air or water. Diffused or intermittent sources of pollution, can be air or water. Non-Point sources are those that don’t have powerful/concentrated amounts of pollution Non-Point sources are those that don’t have powerful/concentrated amounts of pollution Examples: Crop Runoff, Landfills Examples: Crop Runoff, Landfills Pollution HomePollution Home Pollution Definition Pollution Definition Pollution HomePollution Definition

global warming Crop Runoff Crop runoff involves the movement of water over a surface. Crop runoff involves the movement of water over a surface. Crop runoff becomes pollution when harmful chemicals that are often placed on crops are carried from the fields into nearby bodies of water. Crop runoff becomes pollution when harmful chemicals that are often placed on crops are carried from the fields into nearby bodies of water. Pollution Home Pollution Home

global warming Landfills Landfills are used to deposit wasted material. Landfills are used to deposit wasted material. Water pollution can occur when hazardous material makes its way into nearby aquifers and groundwater tables. Water pollution can occur when hazardous material makes its way into nearby aquifers and groundwater tables. Pollution Home Pollution Home

global warming Water Pollution All human activities in which there are adverse effects to bodies of water. Natural occurrences such as volcanoes are typically not included as water pollution. All human activities in which there are adverse effects to bodies of water. Natural occurrences such as volcanoes are typically not included as water pollution. Possible contaminants could include organic and inorganic matter. Pollution sources range from surface runoff to industrial discharge. Possible contaminants could include organic and inorganic matter. Pollution sources range from surface runoff to industrial discharge. Water pollution kills fish and destroys plant life. It can also harm human beings, besides the fact that we are consumers of fish. Water pollution can eliminate valuable drinking water and can create sickness and even death. Water pollution kills fish and destroys plant life. It can also harm human beings, besides the fact that we are consumers of fish. Water pollution can eliminate valuable drinking water and can create sickness and even death. Pollution Home Pollution Home

global warming Effects of Pollution Pollution has a great impact on humans. It can cause cancer, immune diseases, allergies, and asthma. It can kill many other organisms, other than humans. Pollution has a great impact on humans. It can cause cancer, immune diseases, allergies, and asthma. It can kill many other organisms, other than humans. Pollution can have damaging effects to the brain and the central nervous system. Pollution can have damaging effects to the brain and the central nervous system. Environmentally pollution can decrease the lifespan of earth’s natural commodities such as vegetation, minerals, and wildlife. Environmentally pollution can decrease the lifespan of earth’s natural commodities such as vegetation, minerals, and wildlife. Pollution DefinitionPollution Definition Pollution Home Pollution Home Pollution DefinitionPollution Home

global warming Air Pollution Air pollution is the presence of any chemical, biological or physical matter that is changes the atmosphere. Air pollution is the presence of any chemical, biological or physical matter that is changes the atmosphere. Human sources include: burning of fossil fuels, automobiles, and other chemical additives Human sources include: burning of fossil fuels, automobiles, and other chemical additives Natural sources: dust particles, smoke from wildfires. Natural sources: dust particles, smoke from wildfires. Pollution HomePollution Home Pollution Definition Pollution Definition Pollution HomePollution Definition

global warming Pollution from Automobiles Automobile pollution is a very important issue and many advancements have been made in the field. Scientists have created more efficient cars that can run on fuel that breaks down easier and emits less volatile substances. Automobile pollution is a very important issue and many advancements have been made in the field. Scientists have created more efficient cars that can run on fuel that breaks down easier and emits less volatile substances. America is dominated with automobiles and almost every family has at least one. America is dominated with automobiles and almost every family has at least one. Although improvements have been made, this topic is still up for debate. Also, solutions are being sorted out to see which has the most up side. The big debate is between ethanol and electric automobiles. Although improvements have been made, this topic is still up for debate. Also, solutions are being sorted out to see which has the most up side. The big debate is between ethanol and electric automobiles. Pollution Home Pollution Home

global warming Factories and Industries In 1007 a total of 16,462 tons of factory waste were not re-used as resources. In 1007 a total of 16,462 tons of factory waste were not re-used as resources. 83% of total factory waste consists of liquid waste acid from the distillation of products. 83% of total factory waste consists of liquid waste acid from the distillation of products. These liquid and gas waste products from factories greatly increases the affects of global warming. These liquid and gas waste products from factories greatly increases the affects of global warming. Pollution Home Pollution Home

global warming Exxon Valdez Oil Spill One of the most devastating environmental disasters to occur at sea, seriously affecting plants and wildlife. One of the most devastating environmental disasters to occur at sea, seriously affecting plants and wildlife. The ship carrying the oil carried 53,094,510 gallons of oil which 10.8 million gallons were spilled. The ship carrying the oil carried 53,094,510 gallons of oil which 10.8 million gallons were spilled. Pollution HomePollution Home Water Pollution Definition Water Pollution Definition Pollution HomeWater Pollution Definition

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