In small amounts, ozone is not harmful, but in greater amounts it can damage the lungs when inhaled. Even relatively low amounts can cause chest... View Article
As per data gathered by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as well as National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the... View Article
The main cause of ozone depletion and the ozone hole is manufactured chemicals, especially manufactured halocarbon refrigerants, solvents,... View Article
Rainforests are often called the lungs of the planet for their role in absorbing carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, and increasing local humidity.... View Article
Rainforests are unique to half of the world’s pieces of animal and plant life. They are winter homes to many birds that breed in temperate... View Article
The structure of the tropical rainforest rainforests is divided into the following layers: Emergent Canopy Understory Forest floor Each... View Article
Rainforests are a natural climate solution; they also cool and regulate local micro-climates which in turn stabilizes ocean currents, wind, and... View Article
The following species of trees are found in the rainforest: Ceiba Rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) Cecropia Kapok Banana tree Strangler Fig... View Article
Home to about 30 million people and one in ten known species on Earth, the Amazon is the world’s biggest rainforest. The Amazon rainforest,... View Article
The following are the characteristics of a tropical rainforest: High annual rainfall (2000 mm) Daily temperature of about 28°C. It does... View Article
Harmful algal blooms will remain as long as there are favourable conditions, including warmth, sunlight and low flow rates. Blooms can last from... View Article
Phosphate attaches to sediments. When dissolved oxygen concentration is low in the water (anoxic), sediments release phosphate into the water... View Article
The following are the negative effects of algae: An out of control algae bloom can destroy an aquatic environment by releasing harmful toxins.... View Article
When water becomes low in dissolved oxygen, sediments end up releasing phosphate in the water columns. This creates a perfect environment for the... View Article
Under current conditions, growth of algae is welcome, but if it grows out of control - an event known as algae bloom - It will produce toxins... View Article
No, El Nino weakens or altogether stops upwelling. This is due to the trade winds being weak to create an environment necessary for the... View Article
Upwelling provides food for fish, marine mammals and birds. In other words, it provides an ideal environment where a marine ecosystem can... View Article
In certain places, upwelling can affect the climate. For example, upwelling can cause air temperatures to drop which can result in dense fog.... View Article
