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14.4 – Impact of Human Activity
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Greenhouse effect Natural heating of Earth’s surface caused by certain atmospheric gases, methane and carbon dioxide Results in increased absorption of energy
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Global Warming Rise in global temperatures
Global temperatures have moved upward over the past 200 years
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Burning Fossil Fuels Carbon dioxide enters atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels, coal, oil, natural gas Also releases other greenhouse gases, methane, nitrous oxide
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Deforestation Mass removal of trees
Photosynthesis reduced, more carbon dioxide remains in the atmosphere
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What can we do? Reduce our carbon footprint Conserve energy
Reduce fossil fuel consumption Alternative energy sources
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