Earth science is important for many reasons. ... We as humans build things on the earth, grow things on earth, and pretty much depend on its environment in more than one way. ... For example, if you want to build or buy a house on a hillside it would be a very good idea to consult with a person who has an expertise on such situations. ... By consulting with such expert he could study the soil and advise you if the property you are about to buy is good for you according to the place it's located on. ... Earth science also helps scientist in the study of the movement of the earth's lay...

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In the book "The Rough Guide to Climate Change Second Edition" by Robert Henson we can find a lot of answers to good questions. ... Changes of temperature on Earth is a threat to our health. ... It's all about air, water and land pollution, because all this is essential to life and good health. ... Our Earth is full of industries, factories and commercial farmers. ... When too much energy stays the Earth heats up. ...

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Planet earth, which man calls home, is approximately 5 billion years old. ... However, this success has not been good for the earth. ... More than three-quarters of Venezuelans felt their children would be worse off in the future than they are now, where the earth's ecology is concerned. ...

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This causes the Earth to get warmer and warmer, because the gases trap heat. It is like putting the Earth in a green house, because the gases let light in, but keep heat from escaping. ... The Earth is changing before our very eyes. ... All of these greenhouse gases are building up and acting as a blanket to the Earth, and if it does not get stopped, the Earth and everything on it could be in trouble.... To communicate effectively, it is important to begin with familiar information for a good first impression. ...

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Global warming is an increase in the earth's temperature due to fossil fuels, industry, and agricultural processes caused by human, natural, and other gas emissions. ... Short-wave solar radiation sinks into the Earth's atmosphere and warms its surface; while longwave infrared radiation emitted by earth's surface is absorbed, and then re-emitted by trace gases. ... Willhoite) Climate changes occur in our earth's atmosphere due to a buildup of greenhouse gases. ... The Earth "uses" those gases to warm its surface. ... Future predictions do not look good for this planet if ...

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With fossil fuels near depletion alternative sources for a fuel will be required. As it is, we rely on coals, oils, and natural gas as the three main types of fossil fuels. As technology increases other options becomes available. Such as solar energy, wind power and moving water. These new sources o...

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Even if there are clouds covering the sky the sun is still there and the rays are still touching down on the Earth. ... Animals in the wild have to find water sources to live and maintain good health. ... Industrial and sewage treatment plants are a pollutant that is polluting this earth. ... This type of pollution is the main reason approximately 40 percent of the rivers, lakes, and streams evaluated are not clean enough to meet the standard uses such as fishing or swimming (Earth). ...

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"In the last decade of the 20th century, Earth has been plagues by a series of atmospheric disturbances. ... Aerosols, spewed during volcanic eruption, in the atmosphere can reflect sunlight, and by blocking the sunlight, then the Earth wouldn't be warmed" ("Issues and Controversies: Global Warming "). ... Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels have fluctuated a great deal since the earth's formation. ... Indeed, more than half of the current temperature increase that the earth has experienced this century, occurred before 1940s, but the rapid rise in CO2 levels has mostly come since 1940. ...

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Although these are very good sources, they emit various types of pollution including greenhouse gasses which cause global warming. ... There is water and steam in many places just about a mile below the Earth's crust at high temperatures. ... The water under the Earth's surface is held at high pressures and can remain liquid at over two hundred degrees Celsius. ... Miles below the Earth's surface are hot molten rocks (magma), and in the future this energy can be harnessed and get an almost limitless supply of electricity. ...

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Everyday, the world produces carbon dioxide that is released to the earths atmosphere and which will still be there in hundred years. ... When working on my research, I couldn't find down any good information whether or not the Windspire is good for commercial use. ... Because of these good points, the Windspire are very suitable for residential areas or urban environment....

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The pressure from inside the earth would then cause the various resources to be pushed up to the surface. ... It has allowed people to access previously unreachable oil and natural gas in the earth. ... Perhaps a good compromise would be stricter regulations for fracking, that way, the environment would be as damaged and the economy could benefit as well....

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The result of this is a solution of sulfuric and nitric acid that will fall onto Earth's natural resources such as trees. ... There are millions of people on Earth that can contribute to conserve energy. ... In general, it is a good idea to stay informed about what is best for the environment so we can prevent acid rain. ...

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This gas helps trap heat in the earth's atmosphere. ... Clean air is essential to life and good health. ... The wind is the hardest one to find a place for, there are already windmills in place where ever there is a good location to put them in. ...

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Is it a good idea to replace fossil fuel now or science fiction due to high cost and technological difficulties? ... Inside the United States there is also controversy in whether renewable energy is good or not. ... First of all, renewable energy is any source of energy that does not consume the finite resources of the Earth and can be easily and quickly replenished. ... Portugal is a great place to generate renewable energy because of its strong wind resources, great hydropower, and good sunshine rate. ...

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However, individual consumers and their lifestyle choices ultimately drive the economic activity of industry, food production, traveling, and manufacturing of good, to name a few. ... Using the data gathered we will firstly show that earth can't sustain this type of lifestyles; secondly we will show that there is a specific income gap that is emitting more CO2 than the desired ratio of income to CO2 output. ...

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