Atmospheric Conditions
Atmospheric Circulation
Atmospheric circulation is the movement of air that dispenses thermal energy to the face of the Earth. Three main cells; the Hadley, Polar and Ferrel control the amount of heat that is distributed to Earth. These cells are constantly moving. If the Earth didn't spin on an axis the heat would travel towards the pole melting the ice.
Hadley Cell
One of the three atmospheric cells is the Hadley cell. It drives warm air towards the equator gradually pushing it towards the pole creating a cooler current of air. This occurs since the sun directs its heat at the equator.
Global Warming
Global warming occurs throughout the world. Mostly everyone is or will face the effects. Global warming is a series of carbon dioxide that is polluted into the atmosphere. Once the greenhouse gases have left the Earth they enter an atmospheric blanket where the gases heat the earth. Due to the increase of greenhouse gases the earth’s temperature is rising. One of the main sources of carbon dioxide is emitted from is electricity; while major factories also distribute a large majority of gases.
Effects from Global Warming
Change in sea levels:
The changing of the sea levels is one of the major changes the Earth is currently facing. Due to the increase of temperature the ice in Greenland and Antarctica will drift into the sea overtime creating higher sea levels mainly effecting the low coastal areas. At the end of the 21st Century the sea levels will possibly range between 18- 53cm.
Greenhouse Effect:
The greenhouse effect is when the sun gives out its rays to the earth before the atmosphere reflects some of the rays off. Since more greenhouse gases are being polluted into the earth’s atmosphere the emissions rise the temperature of the earth causing aftermaths. Some of the greenhouse gases comprise of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone and chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s.) Most of these gases come from major factories, transport and agricultural fertilizers, sprays and cattle.
Effect on Animals:
Animals are currently facing dangers since the rise of temperature in global warming. In Antarctica the Polar bear finds it difficult as it suffers from its loss of land. This has occurred since the temperatures have risen and the ice has melted. One million or more species of animals will become extinct from loss of habitat, rising oceans and a changing of Eco systems.
Atmospheric circulation is the movement of air that dispenses thermal energy to the face of the Earth. Three main cells; the Hadley, Polar and Ferrel control the amount of heat that is distributed to Earth. These cells are constantly moving. If the Earth didn't spin on an axis the heat would travel towards the pole melting the ice.
Hadley Cell
One of the three atmospheric cells is the Hadley cell. It drives warm air towards the equator gradually pushing it towards the pole creating a cooler current of air. This occurs since the sun directs its heat at the equator.
Global Warming
Global warming occurs throughout the world. Mostly everyone is or will face the effects. Global warming is a series of carbon dioxide that is polluted into the atmosphere. Once the greenhouse gases have left the Earth they enter an atmospheric blanket where the gases heat the earth. Due to the increase of greenhouse gases the earth’s temperature is rising. One of the main sources of carbon dioxide is emitted from is electricity; while major factories also distribute a large majority of gases.
Effects from Global Warming
Change in sea levels:
The changing of the sea levels is one of the major changes the Earth is currently facing. Due to the increase of temperature the ice in Greenland and Antarctica will drift into the sea overtime creating higher sea levels mainly effecting the low coastal areas. At the end of the 21st Century the sea levels will possibly range between 18- 53cm.
Greenhouse Effect:
The greenhouse effect is when the sun gives out its rays to the earth before the atmosphere reflects some of the rays off. Since more greenhouse gases are being polluted into the earth’s atmosphere the emissions rise the temperature of the earth causing aftermaths. Some of the greenhouse gases comprise of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone and chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s.) Most of these gases come from major factories, transport and agricultural fertilizers, sprays and cattle.
Effect on Animals:
Animals are currently facing dangers since the rise of temperature in global warming. In Antarctica the Polar bear finds it difficult as it suffers from its loss of land. This has occurred since the temperatures have risen and the ice has melted. One million or more species of animals will become extinct from loss of habitat, rising oceans and a changing of Eco systems.