Global warming is described as a phenomenon in which the average temperature near the Earths surface increases. This can be because of many reasons like increase in concentration of green house gases, fossil fuels, emission of harmful gases and many other factors. An increase in global temperature will cause sea levels to rise and will change the amount and pattern of precipitation, defrost of glaciers, and can have an adverse effect on human beings. This project actually analyzes the trends in a particular region of Wabash Watershed, during the time period of 1961-1990. Temperature changes vary over the entire planet. Thus, we have confined our study to this particular region in this particular time frame. The greenhouse effect is the process by which absorption and emission of harmful radiation by gases results in the increase in the temperature near the Earths surface.
Do we see an overall warming of the environment
Ans. Looking at the trend from the graphs, we can see that there has been an overall warming of the environment. We find that the average temperature is on the rise.
Some theorists envisioned that we would see a more pronounced warming of minimum temperatures than maximum temperatures. This might result in a reduced range of temperatures. What trends does the data show Ans. Looking at the graphs of the maximum temperature and minimum temperature, we find that there is actually a more pronounced warming of minimum temperatures compared to maximum temperatures. The increase in minimum temperature is more prominent and strong as compared to the maximum temperature. Since the increase in minimum temperature is more than the rise in maximum temperature, the range of temperature has been steadily reduced. The average daily temperature has become more or less constant.
Many theories that look at global warming envisage more drought and less surplus water conditions for inland or continental locations. Therefore, we might see some trends in precipitation amounts and the frequency of certain amounts of precipitation. What do the trends show Ans. According to the trends, there was a sharp increase in the precipitation in the first decade but since then there has been a slight increase in the precipitation. Due to the increasing temperatures, the evaporation and transpiration rate has also been steadily increasing. Thus, the precipitation is on the rise and more drought and less surplus water conditions are created.
In reference to evapotranspiration, surplusdeficit conditions and runoffstream flow, what might we expect with a warming climate
Ans. With a warming climate, looking at the trend, there will be more evapotranspiration. Looking at the trends of surplusdeficit conditions, the surpluses and deficits have been increasing which shows the existence of global warming induced droughts. Looking at the trends of runoff stream flow, the overall trend is the increase in runoff which results in an increased surface and stream flow. With a warming climate, there can be high precipitation at some places and drought at other places.
Are there clear-cut answers in the trends that we see
Ans. The answers are clear cut as far as the change in maximum and minimum temperatures are concerned. However, as far as the trends in precipitation or evapotranspirationn are concerned, the trends are not so clear because there isnt any clear increase or decrease.
What does that tell us about researching environmental issues like global warming
Ans. The global warming issue is an important issue to be dealt with. There has been a considerate increase in the maximum and minimum temperatures, which have now reduced the range of temperatures. Due to this climatic temperature change, the rate of evapotranspiration and precipitation is also on a steady high. There is also water scarcity at times at certain areas. This is actually increasing the temperature of the area and the earth is becoming warmer day by day.
Are there other types of data or information that we need to look at to make a worthwhile analysis If so, what would they be Ans. To make a worthwhile analysis about the data and information, we need other types of data and trends. We need to look at the trends of the greenhouse effect. We also need to look at the rise of the harmful gases that are exhausted out by vehicles or factories. We also need to look at the melting rate of ice to find out how much the temperature is affecting. We also need to look at the trend of global dimming in the area.
What are the implications of the results of this study
Ans. These studies can actually help us to find the rate at which the earth is becoming warmer. It can also help us justify the climatic changes in the particular region. With the help of these studies, steps can be taken to properly deal with the climatic changes and also resorting to proper measures as far as human beings are concerned.
Can you link any of the climate trends to human agency
Ans. The greenhouse effect which results in the increase in the temperatures is because of human agency.
If the trends continue in their current direction, what are the potential implications for people living in the
Wabash Watershed
Ans. People living in the Wabash Watershed can face rather high temperatures if the trend is to be believed. There can be high precipitation at some places and scarcity of water at other places. There can be adverse health problems related to the rise in temperatures.
Does this tell us anything, positively or negatively about global warming theory
Ans. The graphs actually show that the global warming theory is not completely proved as there are discrepancies. The trend in the average annual surplus actually defies the idea of global warming induced droughts. At the same time, the average annual drought justifies the idea of global warming induced droughts. Hence the theory is not completely proved.
Do we see an overall warming of the environment
Ans. Looking at the trend from the graphs, we can see that there has been an overall warming of the environment. We find that the average temperature is on the rise.
Some theorists envisioned that we would see a more pronounced warming of minimum temperatures than maximum temperatures. This might result in a reduced range of temperatures. What trends does the data show Ans. Looking at the graphs of the maximum temperature and minimum temperature, we find that there is actually a more pronounced warming of minimum temperatures compared to maximum temperatures. The increase in minimum temperature is more prominent and strong as compared to the maximum temperature. Since the increase in minimum temperature is more than the rise in maximum temperature, the range of temperature has been steadily reduced. The average daily temperature has become more or less constant.
Many theories that look at global warming envisage more drought and less surplus water conditions for inland or continental locations. Therefore, we might see some trends in precipitation amounts and the frequency of certain amounts of precipitation. What do the trends show Ans. According to the trends, there was a sharp increase in the precipitation in the first decade but since then there has been a slight increase in the precipitation. Due to the increasing temperatures, the evaporation and transpiration rate has also been steadily increasing. Thus, the precipitation is on the rise and more drought and less surplus water conditions are created.
In reference to evapotranspiration, surplusdeficit conditions and runoffstream flow, what might we expect with a warming climate
Ans. With a warming climate, looking at the trend, there will be more evapotranspiration. Looking at the trends of surplusdeficit conditions, the surpluses and deficits have been increasing which shows the existence of global warming induced droughts. Looking at the trends of runoff stream flow, the overall trend is the increase in runoff which results in an increased surface and stream flow. With a warming climate, there can be high precipitation at some places and drought at other places.
Are there clear-cut answers in the trends that we see
Ans. The answers are clear cut as far as the change in maximum and minimum temperatures are concerned. However, as far as the trends in precipitation or evapotranspirationn are concerned, the trends are not so clear because there isnt any clear increase or decrease.
What does that tell us about researching environmental issues like global warming
Ans. The global warming issue is an important issue to be dealt with. There has been a considerate increase in the maximum and minimum temperatures, which have now reduced the range of temperatures. Due to this climatic temperature change, the rate of evapotranspiration and precipitation is also on a steady high. There is also water scarcity at times at certain areas. This is actually increasing the temperature of the area and the earth is becoming warmer day by day.
Are there other types of data or information that we need to look at to make a worthwhile analysis If so, what would they be Ans. To make a worthwhile analysis about the data and information, we need other types of data and trends. We need to look at the trends of the greenhouse effect. We also need to look at the rise of the harmful gases that are exhausted out by vehicles or factories. We also need to look at the melting rate of ice to find out how much the temperature is affecting. We also need to look at the trend of global dimming in the area.
What are the implications of the results of this study
Ans. These studies can actually help us to find the rate at which the earth is becoming warmer. It can also help us justify the climatic changes in the particular region. With the help of these studies, steps can be taken to properly deal with the climatic changes and also resorting to proper measures as far as human beings are concerned.
Can you link any of the climate trends to human agency
Ans. The greenhouse effect which results in the increase in the temperatures is because of human agency.
If the trends continue in their current direction, what are the potential implications for people living in the
Wabash Watershed
Ans. People living in the Wabash Watershed can face rather high temperatures if the trend is to be believed. There can be high precipitation at some places and scarcity of water at other places. There can be adverse health problems related to the rise in temperatures.
Does this tell us anything, positively or negatively about global warming theory
Ans. The graphs actually show that the global warming theory is not completely proved as there are discrepancies. The trend in the average annual surplus actually defies the idea of global warming induced droughts. At the same time, the average annual drought justifies the idea of global warming induced droughts. Hence the theory is not completely proved.
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