Climatic Phenomena That Occur On A Global Level: Science 9 Quarter Iii Lesson 5 - Weeks 6&7

Climatic
Phenomena That
Occur On a Global
Level
SCIENCE 9
QUARTER III
LESSON 5 – WEEKS 6&7
Describe certain climatic
LEARNING phenomena that occur on a
COMPETENCY: global level.
S9ES-IIIf-31
1. Differentiate climate change and global
warming.
LEARNING 2. Identify the issues related to climate
OBJECTIVES: change and global warming.
3. Identify the causes of climate change.
4. Explain the impacts of climate change.
Earth is a dynamic planet that has
constantly been changing.
Weather events and climate are a
remarkable part of that change.
These changes are necessary for
our world to sustain life but
sometimes, these changes can
also cause significant harm and
may cost a substantial amount in
restoration and recovery.
There are a lot of factors that
contribute to Earth’s climate
however; recently scientists have
observed uncommon changes in
Earth’s climate. Scientists agree
that the Earth’s average
temperature has been increasing
much more rapidly in the past 50
to 100 years due to human
activities.
The 10 most recent years are the warmest years on record.
Data source: NASA/GISS
Credit: NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio
Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere warms the planet, causing
climate change. Human activities have raised the atmosphere’s
carbon dioxide content by 50% in less than 200 years. Data source: NASA/GISS
Credit: NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio
GLOBAL WARMING?
CLIMATE CHANGE?
The terms “global warming” and
“climate change” are sometimes
used interchangeably, but "global
warming" is only one aspect of
climate change.
https://climate.nasa.gov/faq/12/whats-the-difference-between-
climate-change-and-global-warming/
“Global warming” refers to the
long-term warming of the planet.
Global temperature shows a well-
documented rise since the early
20th century and most notably
since the late 1970s.
Worldwide since 1880, the average

surface temperature has risen
about 1°C (about 2°F), relative to
the mid-20th century baseline (of
1951-1980). This is on top of
about an additional 0.15°C of
warming from between 1750 and
1880.
“Climate change” encompasses global
warming but refers to the broader
range of changes that are happening to
our planet.
These include rising sea levels;
shrinking mountain glaciers;
accelerating ice melt in Greenland,
Antarctica and the Arctic; and shifts in
flower/plant blooming times.
These are all consequences of
warming, which is caused mainly by
people burning fossil fuels and putting
out heat-trapping gases into the air.
WHAT CAUSES GLOBAL WARMING?
AND CLIMATE CHANGE?
Greenhouse effect
- one of the major
causes of climate
change, it is a
process that occurs
when gases in
Earth’s atmosphere
trap the sun’s heat.
Some of the Greenhouse gases that served
as contributing factors to climate change:
• Carbon dioxide (CO2): This is the most recognizable culprit. It's a gas released
through natural occurrences — like volcanic activity — but also human activities
including deforestation and burning fossil fuels. Significant carbon is released
through these actions. NASA refers to CO2 as the most important long-lived
"forcing" of climate change.
• Methane: This is a hydrocarbon gas, less abundant in the atmosphere than CO2.
Methane is produced through landfill decomposition, agriculture, livestock, and
more.
• Water vapor: it’s the most abundant greenhouse gas. And keeps increasing as the
atmosphere warms. With water vapor come more clouds and precipitation.
Some of the Greenhouse gases that served
as contributing factors to climate change:
• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCS)- are nontoxic, nonflammable chemicals containing
atoms of carbon, chlorine, and fluorine. They are used in the manufacture of aerosol
sprays, blowing agents for foams and packing materials, as solvents, and as
refrigerants.
• Nitrous oxide - is a gas, and is commonly known as happy gas or laughing gas.
Giving nitrous oxide is a way to help reduce a child's pain and anxiety during dental
treatment.
CAUSES OF CLIMATE CHANGE
NATURAL CAUSES HUMAN ACTIVITIES
• Changes in the planet’s orbit • Agriculture
• The sun’s intensity • Deforestation
• Volcanic activity • Industrial processes
• Livestock production
• Waste and food waste
Burning fossil fuels like coal,
oil, and gas for electricity,
heat, and transportation
Impacts of Climate Change
1. Extreme Changes in Weather. The sudden change in the climate causes the weather
to become extreme. Droughts, heavy rain or violent storms are some of the common
results of extreme weather.
2. Threats to Flora and Fauna and Their Habitat. The plants and animals in the warmer
areas are on the edge of extinction because of the changes in temperature and
climate.
3. Ocean Acidification. Oceans become more acidic because of the excess carbon
dioxide in the atmosphere. The Acidic Ocean makes it hard for marine creatures to
survive.
4. Declining of Ice Sheets. The Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets are decreasing in
mass at a very fast rate.
5. Rising Sea Level. The water that comes from the melting ice goes into the oceans.
The rising water levels caused flooding. Scientists warn that if global warming
continues relentlessly, many low-lying areas could sink.
To lessen the effect of climate change, we have to reduce global warming. This
means we must reduce the production of carbon dioxide emission and to use
energy more efficiently. These are some ways you can do to stop and ease the
effect of global warming:
• Use energy saving lights.
• Turn off electrical equipment when not in use.
• Plant trees. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and produce
oxygen.
• Use public transport when going to school, market or church
or you can walk to nearby places.
• Reduce, reuse and recycle. These will help reduce the
greenhouse gases and save the natural resources.
END OF LESSON 5&6!!!!!!!

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