Earth Atmosphere

Question 1

a) Greenhouse gases-list major greenhouse gases and their percentage presence in earth atmosphere. List the name(s) of the satellite(s) sent by NASA/European Space Agency to earth orbit and how these satellites collect the info on greenhouse gases, what kind of data has been collected so far. Provide your opinion with supporting evidence on the sources of these greenhouse gases.

b) Greenhouse Effect-explain the physical principles behind Greenhouse Effect and its pros and cons. List the data collected over last 100 years on ocean, air, land temperature change vs increase of greenhouse gases in earth atmosphere. Give your opinions with supporting evidence on the relationship of the rising temperature with the increase of greenhouse gases in earth atmosphere.

c) Evidence of global climate change. Is climate change due to rising temperature of ocean, land and air?

d) Consequences of rising temperature (ocean, land and air) and its impact on environment and human society.

e) The core principles and measures of the Paris Agreement. What kind of role USA would resume and what you could do slow down, or even reverse, this potentially devastating trend of global climate change.

he format requirements for this essay are: minimum of Four full pages of text; margin no more than 1″ on the top, bottom, left and right; single line space; size 12, font TIMES. Please include a list of references at the end of the essay (beyond PAGE No. 4). Graphs, photos and data tables are additional.

Question 2

Write a 500-750 word essay about global warming that addresses the following points:

1. What is the concept of global warming (include the role of the greenhouse effect and greenhouse gases)?
2. Describe how human activities impact global warming
3. Explain one large scale (country/business level) and one small scale (individual level) effort to reduce global warming.

Remember to support your data and information with appropriate citations. A minimum of two references must be included.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.