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• Why does the temperature in the stratosphere increase?
Ozone is broken apart by UVB & UVC waves in the upper part of
the Stratosphere. O2 & O are formed in the lower part of the Stratosphere releasing energy.
Estimate where the boundaries for each layer of the atmosphere are located by graphing the temperature
changes that occur in each layer. UCAR Virtual ballooning
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• Describe how global climate change can harm the environment.
Increase in temperature causes Increase in insects that defoliate treesDisruption of migratory patterns which
in turn can reduce breeding success. Coral bleaching from warmer ocean
temperatures
• Explain how a cap and trade system works to reduce carbon dioxide
The "cap" sets a limit on emissions, which is lowered over time to reduce the amount of pollutants released into the atmosphere.The "trade" creates a market for carbon allowances, helping companies innovate in order to meet, or come in under, their allocated limit. The less they emit, the less they pay, so it is in their economic incentive to pollute less.
• How could an increase in global temperature cause the great ocean conveyor belt to stop working properly?
•What are 2 radiative forces that cool the planet? 1 natural, 1 anthropogenic?•What are 2 radiative forces that warm the planet? 1 natural, 1 anthropogenic?