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In this booklet I will be describing global warming, its effects, its causes, my views, other peoples views, and finally if we should be concerned about global warming.
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In this booklet I will be describing global warming, its effects, its causes, my views, other peoples views, and finally if we should be concerned about global warming. What is Global Warming? Global warming refers to an average increase in the Earth's temperature, which in turn causes changes in climate. A warmer Earth may lead to changes in rainfall patterns, a rise in sea level, and a wide range of impacts on plants, wildlife, and humans. What is Global Warming caused by? Global warming is caused by the "Greenhouse effect." Just like any other planet, the Earth absorbs the sun's heat and radiates it back towards space. But greenhouse gases trap heat and reflect it back towards the Earth. The more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, the more heat that is trapped. The less the amount of greenhouse gases, the less heat that is trapped. Each greenhouse gas has its own important role in...
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