Modified atmosphere

Please 1) describe what is meant by the terms short-wave and long-wave energy, 2) namea specific type of electromagnetic energy for each type, and 3) correctly identify which is associated with the energy emitted from the Sun and the Earth. Short-wave electromagnetic energy has a short wavelength and high energy, while long-wave electromagnetic energy has a long wavelength and low energy. The wavelendth refers to the sine function that describes the eneregy's osicalation through time. Higher…

past 650,000 years, atmospheric concentrations are between 180-300 ppm. In the years immediately prior to the Industrial Revolution, there were about 280 ppm. Since then, the number has been rising steadily, and is closing in on 400 ppm in our atmosphere. Because carbon dioxide is a known greenhouse gas, it can be inferred that it is a leading cause to…

Pangea breaking up differently or not at all would completely adjust the world and species we see today dramatically! Evolution is a cause and effect processed which adjusts based off of genetic fitness needs and the ability to adapt and survive in a geological area. As the continents move and break apart this causes the climate to adjust the area affecting how a lineage of species will evolve or not leading to adaption or extinction. In my Pangea theory, it would have broken into two large land…

1. How is the Moon dependent on the Sun? The Moon is dependent on the Sun for its different lunar phases. Although these phases may not be essential to the existence of the Moon, they would not occur without the Sun. Neither a lunar nor a solar eclipses would be possible without the Sun, again. Also, although this is not a direct dependence upon the Sun, if the Sun did not give the Earth an object to orbit, the Moon may never have fallen into orbit with the Earth. 2. How are seasons created?…

Mercury 's Surface Geology: according to the information gathered by the probes sent to Mercury, this planet has a surface that resembles in some manner the surface of our Moon, with craters and maria as its most prominent features. Furthermore, there are other structures that, albeit not as common as impact craters, make up the surface of Mercury, such as vents - that are thought to be the source for magma-carved valleys on Mercury - and irregular depressions named "hollows", probably generated…

other heat trapping greenhouse gases contribute to climate change. The largest known contribution comes from the burning of fossil fuels- coal, oil, and natural gases for energy, and agriculture. Power stations emit 21.3% harmful gases into the atmosphere. A typical coal plant emits 3.5 million tons of CO2 per year. Coal plants in the US are also the leading source of sulfur dioxide. Burning coal causes smog, acid rain, and toxic rain. This acid rain damages crops, forests, and soils, and…

Imagine a world filled by gases and the only way you could breath is with a mask. You may be thinking, well that only happens in the movies. NO! The carbon dioxide levels are rising at unprecedented rates and scientists believe this could actually happen... The strange part is that most scientists think it is us, the humans causing this problem. For decades now a major political and scientific topic has been climate change. The EPA defines climate change as “any significant change in the…

A problem that is affecting humanity every day, and it is gradually intervening in our lives is global warming. This is a phenomenon that shows an increase of the temperature in the atmosphere and oceans. Gases and substances produced by humans are changing the planet and causing severe effects in the stability and development of different forms of life. The changes in climate and weather that are currently known are causing environmental disasters that attack directly our lives and living…

In the article, Tomasz Nowakowski explains how the decrease of solar activity can impact Earth through a colder climate. For instance, a Lomonosov Moscow State University researcher explains that if the theory of a colder climate is the effect the solar activity is true, then it will lead to a significant temperature reduction. However, the temperature reduction will not be as intense as the Maunder Minimum because our future minimum will last about 30 years. In addition, the sun currently has…

1. List all the changes observed in the hot subjects. (2 marks) • Clammy palms • Sleepiness/ tiredness • Sweating, especially under the armpits • Redness, especially in the face 2. List all the changes observed in the cold subjects. (2 marks) • Goose bumps • Aching legs • Cold extremities, especially toes • Cold skin, especially the neck and face • Pale skin, especially in the face • Shivering 3. Briefly describe the trends shown in the graphs for your subject. (4 marks) - Graph 1.0 shows a…