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Climate
INTRODUCTION
Change
It refers to the statistically changes in
climate for continuous period of time.

These changes can have wide-ranging

and potentially devastating effects on
the planet's ecosystems, including sea
level rise, more frequent and intense
natural disasters, and the extinction of
plant and animal species.
Causes of
Climate
Change 2 FACTORS

Natural Causes

Human Activities
VOLCANIC
ERUPTION

ORBITAL NATURAL
CHANGES CAUSES

CARBON DIOXIDE
THEORY
 The main effect volcanoes have
on the climate is short term
cooling. Volcanic eruptions pump
out clouds of dust and ash, which
block out so me sunlight.
Because the ash particles are
Volcanic Eruptions relatively heavy, they fall to the
ground within about three
months, so their cooling effect is
very short-lived.
Injection of
gases into the
stratosphere by
explosive
volcanic
eruption.
Orbital Serbian scientist Milutin
Milankovitch

Change hypothesized the long-

term, collective effects of
changes in Earth's
Cycles also play key
position relative to the
roles in the Earth's Sun are the strong driver
short-term weather of Earth's long-term
and long-term climate, and are
climate. responsible for
triggering the beginning
and end of glaciation
periods (Ice Ages).
The Milankovitch
cycles include:
1. The shape of Earth’s orbit,
known as eccentricity;
2. The angle Earth’s axis is tilted
with respect to Earth’s orbital
plane, known as obliquity;
and
3. The direction Earth’s axis of
rotation is pointed, known as
precession.
 THE CARBON
DIOXIDE THEORY
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is added
when power and heat are
produced by burning coal, oil
and other fossil fuels.
Carbo dioxide absorbs part of the
infrared radiation in the air and
returns in the air near the surface
warmer than it would be ifvthe
carbon dioxide dic not act like
blanket.
Internal
Variability
THE WAY ASPECTS OF CLIMATE (SUCH AS
TEMPERATURE AND PRECIPITATION)
DIFFER FROM AN AVERAGE.
El Niño - La Niña cycle,
which can cause EL NIÑO INCREASES GLOBAL
temporary warming TEMPERATURE
and cooling. Both LA NIÑA DECREASES THE
phenomena affect GLOBAL TEMPERATURE

atmospheric This cycle repeats itself on a timescale

circulation patterns of about five years. But these changes
and influence global are short-term, lasting a few years.

climate.
 HUMAN ACTIVITIES
CONTRIBUTE TO
CLIMATE CHANGE.

The largest known contribution

comes from the burning of fossil
fuels, which realeses carbon dioxide
gas to the atmosphere.

Human Greenhouse effect

Ozone Depletion
Deforestation

Impact Carbon emission

GREEN HOUSE
Ozone layer
depletion
OZONE DEPLETION IS
DEFINED AS THE GRADUAL
THINNING OF THE OZONE
LAYER PRESENT IN THE
LOWER PORTION OF THE
EARTH’S STRATOSPHERE.
Deforestation
Effects of Climate
Change to the
Society
Societal actions
to solve Climate
Crisis
Adopting renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydroelectric
power.
Implementing energy-efficient technologies in buildings and
transportation.
Promoting sustainable agriculture and land use practices.
Encouraging the use of public transportation, cycling, and walking as
alternatives to driving.
Supporting policies and regulations that reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and promote sustainable practices.
Raising public awareness of the impacts of climate change and the need
for action through education and outreach.
Investing in research and development of new technologies to address
climate change.
Simple steps we
can do to
address the
Climate Crisis.
 Advocate
Reusable water bottles,
bamboo toothbrushes,
and reusable lunch bags
eco-friendly
alternatives
 Join Check with your
beach local community
activities
cleanups
 Ours is a finite Be aware of
earth - let's be
stewards of our your own
environment
impact
WHAT CAN WE, AS
INDIVIDUALS, DO LIFESTYLE

ABOUT CLIMATE
BY SAWYER

CHANGE?
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