Name: Jessaine Julliane C.

Serquina
3BSE-A

Instructions:
Research on the following topics:
1. Global Warming and Greenhouse Effects
2. Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
3. Acid Deposition
4. Thermal Inversion

Prepare a paragraph for each topic with no more than 350 words discussing
how you understand the definition and the mechanism of how each
phenomenon occurs.
You may use images or pictures in your discussion.

1. Global Warming and Greenhouse Effects

Global warming and greenhouse effects are the gradual elevation in the average
temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans due to the accumulation of
greenhouse gases. These gases, like carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor, confine
heat within the Earth's atmosphere, preventing it from escaping into space. Human
activities, such as the combustion of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial procedures,
have considerably amplified the concentration of these gases in the atmosphere. This
augmentation in temperature can lead to a variety of unfavorable outcomes, including
heightened sea levels, alterations in precipitation patterns, more frequent and severe
heatwaves, as well as a rise in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.
2. Stratospheric Ozone Depletion

The depletion of the stratospheric ozone occurs when an artificial compound, such as
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), breaks down the protective ozone layer within the Earth's
atmosphere. These chemicals are discharged into the atmosphere through practices like
aerosol manufacturing and refrigeration. The ozone layer, which is situated in the
stratosphere, shields the Earth against detrimental ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Upon
reaching the stratosphere, CFCs disintegrate into chlorine atoms, which combine with
ozone molecules, breaking them apart into oxygen. This results in a decline in the quantity
of ozone in the atmosphere, leading to an elevated level of UV radiation that reaches the
Earth's surface. This can lead to a range of undesirable effects, including a higher
prevalence of skin cancer, cataracts, and harm to crops and marine ecosystems.

3. Acid Deposition

The term acid deposition pertains to the depositing of acidic matter, such as sulfuric and
nitric acids, onto the surface of the Earth by means of precipitation, dry deposition, and
fog. These acidic substances are produced when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides,
released by sources such as the combustion of fossil fuels and industrial activities,
interact with water and other chemicals present in the atmosphere. Acid deposition can
result in various harmful consequences, such as harm to crops and forests, the
acidification of rivers and lakes, and a surge in toxic substances in the surroundings.
 4. Thermal Inversion

Thermal inversion happens when a layer of hot air rests on top of a layer of colder air near the
surface of the Earth, trapping impurities and other substances in the frigid air layer. This may
arise as a result of colder, motionless air being confined by a layer of hotter air above,
preventing it from ascending and distributing pollutants. Thermal inversion may result in higher
amounts of air pollution, which may have detrimental effects on human health, such as
respiratory difficulties and heart disease, as well as harm plant and animal life.