Effect of Global Warming
CHAPTER ONE
Aim and Objectives
The study is aimed at evaluating global warming effects in Abraka, and specific objectives are to:
- Identify the various climatic characteristics in Abraka
- Discuss temperature trend over the years
- Access the effects of anthropogenic/human activities on the climate of Abraka region
- Examine the effects of global warming on the residents of Abraka
- Offer suggestions to solve the problems associated with the effects of global warning in Abraka region and how to reduce adverse effect of urbanization on both human activities and climate.
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
Greenhouse Effect
While other planets in the solar system of the Earth are either roasting hot or bitterly cold, Earth’s surface has relatively mild, steady temperatures. Earth enjoys these temperatures because of its atmosphere, which is the thin layer of gases that cover and protect the planet. However, 97 % of climate scientists and researchers agree that humans have changed the Earth’s atmosphere in dramatic ways over the past two centuries, resulting in global warming. To understand global warming, it is first necessary to become familiar with the greenhouse effect. As Fig.1 depicts, the natural greenhouse effect normally traps some portion of heat in such a way that our planet is safe from reaching freezing temperatures while human enhanced greenhouse effect leads to global warming. This is due to burning of fossil fuels which increase the amount of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane and oxides of nitrogen) present in the atmosphere.
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Introduction
This chapter focuses on the research design and methods of collection of data through determination of questionnaire administration from the target population.
Research Design
For the purpose of this study, the research design of concern is mainly descriptive in nature employing the field dimension. Research design is mainly defined as the grand plan structure or strategy designed to ensure the collection of data from sample respondents with a given population. We used the survey research method in the work.
Population of Study
A study population is a group of elements or individuals as the case may be, who share similar characteristics. These similar features can include location, gender, age, sex or specific interest. The emphasis on study population is that it constitute of individuals or elements that are homogeneous in description (Prince Udoyen: 2019). In this study the study population constitute of abraka residents
Sample and Sampling Technique
The sampling techniques used in the study are questionnaires and personal interview.
CHAPTER FOUR
Introduction
This chapter deals with research questions and treatment.
Results
Socio-demographic analysis of questionnaire
CHAPTER FIVE
CONCLUSION
The scientific and environmental community is on the same page regarding the bitter reality of global warming and the involvement of human factor in it. The paper discussed here has only dented the surface of what is a very intricate line of scientific and engineering exploration. Global warming is a big hazard and appropriate measures must be taken to tackle this serious problem. This problem is not only causing trouble to the human beings but also to animals and plants. Melting of polar ice caps will lead to floods which can cause mayhem everywhere. Rise of sea levels will devastate agricultural and fishing activities. To embark upon these problems, some remedial steps must be timely taken which include but are not limited to the use of renewable sources of energy and stopping deforestation. Innovative solutions must be brought forward to end this hazard once and forever.
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