climatic changes

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PREPARED BY : NAEEM AWAN

Mirpur University of Science & Technology (M.U.S.T) A.K

CLIMATIC CHANGES

GROUP MEMBERS

11-CE-10911-CE-13611-CE-13411-CE-110

WHAT IS CLIMATIC CHANGE?

“It is a change which is attributed directly or indirectly to Human Activity that alters the composition of the Global Atmosphere and which is in addition to Natural climate variability observed over comparative time periods”

WHAT IS CLIMATE?

WHAT IS WEATHER?

HUMAN CAUSES:

Greenhouse GasesDeforestationCoal MiningBurning of Fossil fuels Industrial ProcessesAgriculture

FACTORS:

NATURAL CAUSES

Volcanic EruptionsOcean CurrentsSolar VariationEarth’s orbital Changes

VOLCANIC ERUPTION

EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGES

Rise in TemperatureRise in Sea LevelHeavy rain fall across the GlobeExtreme DroughtsDecline in Crop ProductivityEcosystems are Changing

WHAT IS NEXT-----WHAT CAN WE DO?

Produce more fuel-efficient vehiclesReduce vehicle use Improve energy-efficiency in buildingsDevelop carbon capture and storage processes

Increase solar powerDecrease deforestation Improve soil carbon management strategies

GREEN HOUSE EFFECT:

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