Essays on Water Cycle

The human race has harmed the very planet that they live on, through their activities, since the very start of civilization. Using the resources provided by nature to fulfill the needs of the human beings is not something that is the cause of concern, but the indirect intent of incriminating damage to the environment is what the main source of concern is. Some of the impacts of human activity involve the disruption of carbon cycle, the disruption of hydro (water) cycle, and the reduction of species diversity. The major impacts of human activity on the carbon cycle include the ...

Deforestation is the act of clearing the greenery and vegetation on Earth on a large scale. It occurs when trees and entire forests are cut down and cleared away for various purposes. This brings a lot of damage to the Earth’s surface, simultaneously creating environmental problems as well. Forests account for 30% of the Earth’s land, and they are an asset to the world’s ecosystem, however, much of this area is cleared away and vacated by mankind to serve their purposes. Although deforestation is done for needs such as housing, residence, mining, shopping and other means, ...

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Adequate clean water is essential for the health of every living thing on this planet. Humans create tons of pollution, effect the weather patterns that cause droughts, and there is a history of over-use of the aquifers in the form of wells and pollution from fracking which are detrimental to the survival of all living things. Global climate change, especially since the Industrial age began, has affected the entire planet in various ways. There have been larger storms as a result of climate change. There are serious droughts because of climate change. The ice caps are melting because of ...

Water is very important for the wellbeing and survival of mankind. Drinking water enables a person to have good health. Some of the benefits of drinking water include creating balance in the fluids contained within the body; controlling calories; energizing muscles; making the skin look good; helping the kidneys cleanse the body; and maintaining a good bowel movement (Zelman 1). I drink water on a daily basis because I believe it has a positive impact on my health. Safe drinking water goes through a lot of processes and stages before it reaches the consumer. Water is a very special ...

Stratospheric Ozone Depletion

Ozone depletion is a natural phenomenon of the earth’s stratosphere due to the presence of free radicals that are from natural causes such as volcanic activity. However, as man evolved, he discovered his environment and built industries during the industrial revolution. These industries emitted tones of pollutants into the atmosphere, including compounds Ozone Depleting Substances. The continuous use of CFCs also contributes to the effect significantly. The worst case of ozone depletion ever recorded happened in 2006, during winter and early spring in Antarctica. That sounded a loud alarm to environmental scientists, political leaders and civil organizations come ...

DQ 1. The Circular Flow in Economics

It is defined as the flow of payment in the economy in a circular motion where the end point goes back to the starting point in an infinite cycle. It can be demonstrated in several ways even with nature. Water cycle for instance works the same way. The water on land evaporates and brought up to the atmosphere forming clouds. As soon as the cloud gets heavy, the water vapor condenses and falls back to land in a form of either water or snow and the same cycle repeats throughout. In economics, the same cycle is composed of three market inputs ...

Short title-Modeling the Water Cycle

Full title- Effects of weather on water cycle and modeling the parameters of water cycle for experimental purpose Lab 5 - Experiment 1: Modeling the Water Cycle Hypothesis: Despite water existing in three different forms, namely, solid (ice or snow), liquid (water) and gas (water vapor), the total amount of water on the earth remains constant over time (Gunn, 2013).

Post-Lab Questions

- Restate your hypothesis. Was it confirmed or denied? How do you know?

Our hypothesis states that the total amount of water on earth remains constant over time.

The hypothesis is confirmed. Reasons-

The weather prevailing on earth at a given point of time comprises of the different processes related to conversion ...

Biodiversity in earth’s ecosystem is one of the most affected whenever disasters, especially the ones that are results of humans’ neglectful acts take place (Dennison, 2009). By definition, an ecosystem is basically a community composed of both living and non-living things regardless of their size. Some concrete examples of ecosystems are the Sahara Desert and basically all the natural forests (e.g. rainforests) and protected areas in the entire planet—all of these could be considered as an ecosystem as long as they could generate and sustain life. Ecosystems and rainforests serve an important role in sustaining life because ...

Part 1: Scientific Method

The goal of using the scientific method is to determine cause and effect (Science Buddies, 2011). Keeping the five steps of the scientific method in mind for solving real world problems can save time and stop panic.

Scenario 1: You arrive home late at night. You walk up to the front door, unlock it, and reach in to turn on the light switch located just inside the front door. The light does not come on! Now what?

The first thing to do comes naturally; ask a question, “Why won’t this work?”

The second step is to gather background ...

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Forests are collection of trees and other plants in some areas. They may range from populated wilderness to urban forests. They may also range from tropical rain forests to vast boreal forests. Approximately, 31% of land of the world is filled with forests. Forests have many benefits such as sequestering atmospheric carbon (Hollar 67), containing nearly 90% of the Earth’s biodiversity, providing home for wildlife, regulating water cycle, and providing many recreational and spiritual opportunities. Presently, five countries with most forest areas are Russia, Brazil, China, Canada, and the U.S. (Bengston and Michael 35). On the other ...

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Weather plays a significant role in shaping of the earth. The weathering process leads to breaking down of soils. Water cycle is one of the integral parts in the earth ecosystems that maintain a balance of atmosphere and climate of the earth. The experiment performed proved the phenomena of energy balance and helped to understand the water cycle, weather, climate and atmosphere

Introduction

Weather is referred as atmospheric conditions that may be warm or cold, clear or cloudy, wet or dry, and calm or stormy. These weather conditions occur in the lowest part of the earth’s atmosphere called troposphere. It is ...

Mountain pine beetle (MPB) (Dendroctonus ponderosae Hopkins) is a bark beetle that lays eggs within the vascular system of the mature trees of lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta). First known epidemic infestation was recorded in 1994 in the forests of British Columbia (BC). Prior to 1994, the infestation was negligible, owing to the fact that extreme low temperatures of winter killed the beetle, thereby curbing the problem. In the past two decades, however, due to global warming the winter temperatures are not low enough to kill the beetle. This has escalated the problem of deforestation and thereby has unbalanced the ...

Engineering and Profession 06-85-118

Sustainable Development Introduction The planet Earth is the third planet from the Sun in our solar system. By a fortuitous circumstance, it is located in the most optimal position to sustain life. It took 4 billion years for the Earth to change from a mass of gases and vapor to the present form, where land emerged and water condensed to form seas. From the basic biological forms at cellular level, plants and animals and finally Human life evolved. Human life can be traced back to the last 200,000 years of the planet’s history. Yet, in this relatively ...

Chapter 3: Introduction to the Atmosphere

This chapter is a basic introduction to the several properties of the atmosphere. Air is the main composition of the atmosphere and contains the majority of Nitrogen gas for 78% and Oxygen gas for 21%. The rest comprises of other gases. Although the atmospheric mixture also constitutes particulates such as dust, smoke, pollens, ash and other industrial emission. The atmosphere can be divided into homosphere and heterosphere. Different gases are scattered uniformly throughout this layer, unlike the composition in the heterosphere where each gas is separated in each layer. Located on the topmost part of the atmosphere is where the ...

Being a concerned individual to our Mother Earth, one thing that I found to be the most interesting topic is about deforestation. Deforestation is one of the major impacts on the water cycle in local and global climates change. The long-term or permanent loss of forest covers when trees are removed to clear land for another use. The removal of trees in an area affects the weather in another area; if trees are cut down, less water evaporates in the atmosphere and less rain, as well. The functions of the trees are to absorb carbon emissions and greenhouse gases. It ...

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Abstract The paper explores the technology of hydroelectric power generation. It throws light on how the technology works, brief historical viewpoint, its benefits and shortcomings, the transmission aspect of the technology, its future potential. Hydroelectricity is the largest source of renewable energy throughout the planet. We will learn how it provides a double benefit of energy and water management provisions leading to accelerated growth and development. Though initial costs related to a hydroelectric project are high, they provide a long term source of energy with considerably low running and maintenance costs. This paper also highlights how water resources have been utilized ...

INTRODUCTION

Water recycling is a critical element for conservation of world’s water resource. Recycled water or reclaimed water is the wastewater, which is being treated to remove solids and certain impurities. This treated water is then used for extensive irrigation purposes, landscape irrigation, toilet flushing, industrial purposes and replenishing ground water. All water on Earth is recycled, but “recycled water” or “reclaimed water” means the wastewater, which is sent from homes and industries through pipelines to treatment plants. The process of treating wastewater or gray water is called Water Recycling. Sometimes recycled water is used to benefit ecosystem and improve ...

Water and Its Unique Properties

Water is has a unique physical and chemical properties which are essential to life and to the earth processes such as climate change. Water molecules generally consist of one oxygen atoms and two hydrogen atoms. However the atoms do not share equal electrons thereby making water slightly charged—exhibits polarity. Water molecules interact with other water molecule through a weak hydrogen bond. Hydrogen bonds allow water to interact also with other polar substances. Water is known as the universal solvent. Thus, it has the capacity to dissolve various polar substances like ammonia and nonpolar substances such as methane (Freudenrich, 2011). ...

A reality that has been always considered a hoax by many as they believe global warming is because of the changing nature of the Universe and how the planet rotates. Global Warming is real because while it could be naturally influenced, the concentrations of the greenhouse effect emmissions causes the rays of the Sun to remain on earth, further influencing climate. The dispute that rages over this issue is unresolved because “experts” have shown “proofs” (for and against) based on scientific data. Supporters of the non-existence of Global Warming, basically offer the arguments as that the climate has changed ...

WATER QUALITY AND CONTAMINATION REPORT

ABSTRACT The process of water filtration systems is to remove impurities from a water source to create potable water in sufficient quantities to supply a municipality. In order to do this water is filtered by several different processes to remove different types of impurities. To test the efficacy of these different processes, a series of laboratory experiments was set up using the same type of materials and processes, but on a smaller scale. The data suggests that these processes are effective in removing most impurities and contaminants, However there is room for improvement and a higher quality of drinking water could be obtained ...

Introduction and terminologies

A cloud is a mass of liquid drops or frozen crystals of water or any other chemicals in the atmosphere over the surface of the earth (merriam-webster.com, erh.noaa.gov). Clouds are mainly formed as a result of vertical movement of air due to convection, forced gain in height over highlands or large scale vertical ascent due to merging of hot and cold air masses in the mid-latitudes. Clouds form and important part the water cycle, because they are the source of rain and snow, which transport water from the atmosphere to the surface of the earth. This maintains the water cycle on ...

The Earth can also be referred to as the blue planet and contains water that covers approximately three quarters of its surface. Water contained on the earth's surface can be categorized according to the state and place it can be found (Gleick, 817). It can further be categorized as fresh or salt water. Salt water covers the largest amount of Earth's water and can also be referred to as salient water. The distribution of Earth's salty water can be allocated as follows herein. Oceans cover approximately 96.5%, Permanent snow 1.74%, ground water 1.7%, soil moisture 0.001%, swamps 0.0008%, river ...

Introduction

Climate change is one of the global issues facing the world in the 21st century. Today, climate change has ceased to be a scientific curiosity as its effects are now being felt all over the world. Global warming is one of the results of climate change. But what is global warming?. Global warming can be defined as the warming near the earth's surface resulting from the earth's atmosphere trapping the sun's heat causing the earth to get warmer. Studies have shown that the changes are small, so far, but they are projected to speed up and grow with time. Scientists ...

Water is necessary for life. Luckily, it is also one of the earth’s most abundant resources. But its prevalence does not necessarily assure its availability. About 70 percent of the earth’s surface is covered in water, making it the most abundant natural resource. However only about 3 percent of the earth’s water is drinkable and of that two-thirds are found in glaciers. With human beings inhabiting every corner of the earth, access to clean water is not something enjoyed equally by everyone. This is due to both economic and geographic conditions. Changing weather patterns, which ...

Deforestation started when people stopped nomadic living and settled down to farming. In order to do this room had to be made for settlements and farms so the land use changed from forestation to agriculture. International policies have been set to protect tropical forests, slow down deforestation and encourage sustainable use of forests particularly in the world’s rainforests. Saving tropical rainforests is a priority because of their incredible plant and animal diversity. Scientists estimate that “more than half of (the world’s species) live in the tropical moist forests which cover only 6 percent of the world’s land ...

Dense rainforests have been disappearing at an alarming rate as human beings penetrate deep into the forests, clearing them so as to make room for their own activities. About 8000 years ago, this planet was covered by approximately 14.8 billion acres of forest, but unfortunately, currently the Earth consists of only 8.6 billion acres of forest remaining due to the extensive human exploitation (Jean 33). The deforestation has led to serious impacts on the environment, and species have started becoming extinct. The extent of rainforest deforestation across the globe and the main causes of this disturbing trend will ...

Dear Pat,

I wanted to talk to you some more about how important biodiversity is in our lives. For example, with more genetic and population interactions we have more stable ecosystems. When we have monocultures like in farming districts the ecosystems are not stable and they are more susceptible to diseases. Biodiversity ensures a cleaner natural environment and natural barriers to floods and droughts. Animals and plant species need to interact to survive like the honey bee needs pollen from flowers to make honey. Biodiversity also protects the planet from absorbing too much heat from the sun like in tropical ...

Deforestation: Brazilian Amazon

Threat to the Environment Brazilian Amazon deforestation hurts the environment at the local, regional and global levels. A bad impact is the loss of above and below ground biodiversity. Left alone plants and trees grow at varying heights creating many layers of shade with rich areas of biodiversity that offer new discoveries for medicine and science when left undisturbed. Fearnside (2005) describes how the harsh tropical sun and wind reaches the forest floor when the leaf canopy protection is disturbed making openings to the sky (682). The forest floor microclimate dries out causing irreparable damage to plant and ...