Effects of Arctic Ice Cap Melting By Cindy
Effects of Arctic Ice Cap Melting By : Cindy Zhang
What is the Arctic ice cap? The Arctic ice cap is a high-latitude region of a planet, dwarf planet, or natural satellite that is covered in ice. “Polar Ice Cap. ” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 27 Nov. 2018, en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Polar_ice_cap.
“Climate Change in the Arctic. ” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 Dec. 2018, en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Climate_change_in_the_Arctic. “Arctic Ice Isn't Doomed Yet-Here's How to Save It. ” National Geographic, National Geographic Society, 8 Feb. 2017, news. nationalgeographic. com/2017/02/arctic-sea-ice-tipping-point-climate-s Why is the Arctic ice cap melting? In the face of ongoing global warming, the poles are warming faster than lower latitudes. The primary cause of this phenomenon is ice-albedo feedback, whereby melting ice uncovers darker land or ocean beneath, which then absorbs more sunlight, causing more heating.
“Arctic Melting May Lead To Expanded Oil Drilling. ” Is Meat Sustainable? | Worldwatch Institute, www. worldwatch. org/node/5664. “Melting Ice Cap Opening Shipping Lanes and Creating Conflict among Nations. ” Phys. org - News and Articles on Science and Technology, Phys. org, phys. org/news/2014 -10 -ice-cap-shipp How does the melting ice cap affect the extraction of oil, natural gas and minerals? There may be more than 90 billion barrels of recoverable oil buried in the Arctic. So as climate change — due chiefly to the burning of fossil fuels like oil — melts the Arctic ice, it becomes easier for oil companies to send their drilling ships northward and produce more oil for us to burn, thus warming the climate even further.
Brenner, Laurie. “How Does Polar Ice Melting Affect the Environment? ” Sciencing. com, Sciencing, 6 Dec. 2018, sciencing. com/how-does-polar-ice-melting-affect-the-environment-134002 How does the melting ice cap affect the rate of erosion and weathering in coastal areas? The real threat in sea level increases come from the Greenland the Antarctic ice sheets. When the Antarctic melts, climate experts state that sea levels can rise to 200 feet and more. According to National Geographic's projections of a 216 -feet increase in sea level, the entire Eastern seaboard, the Gulf Coast and Florida would disappear. “Antarctic Ice Melting at a Rate That Led to the End of Last Ice Age: Study. ” Down To Earth, www. downtoearth. org. in/news/climatechange/underwater-melt-in-antarctic-doubling-every-20 -years-study 60098.
How could the melting of the Arctic ice cap affect climate in other parts of the world? Climate change causes sea level to rise by affecting both the density and the amount of water in the oceans. Secondly, warming increases melting of glaciers and ice caps (land-based ice), adding to the amount of water flowing into the oceans. “Arctic Climate Change. ” Alcohol: 5. What Social and Economic Problems Are Linked to Alcohol Use? , www
“Arctic Ice Isn't Doomed Yet-Here's How to Save It. ” National Geographic, National Geographic Society, 8 Feb. 2017, news. nationalgeographic. com/2017/02/arctic-sea-ice-tipping-pointclimate-science/. How could the melting of the Arctic ice cap contribute to carbon in the atmosphere ? Melting of the Arctic ice cap will increase the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by releasing greenhouse gases. The sustainability of the atmosphere is jeopardised by the melting of the Arctic ice cap. Study. com, study. com/academy/lesson/polar-ice-capstemperature-melting-effects-facts. html.
Irfan, Umair. “Greenland's Ice Sheet Is Driving Global Sea Level Rise. One Section Is Melting 80% Faster. ” Vox. com, Vox Media, 14 Dec. 2017, www. vox. com/energy-and-environment/2017/ How will Greenland’s ice sheet be affected by the Arctic ice cap melt? Scientists found ice melt runoff in a section of Greenland suddenly surged as the climate changed. Share Greenland's ice sheet is driving global sea level rise. One section is melting 80% faster. If it all melts, it would raise global sea levels by 25 feet “Five Reasons Why the Speed of Arctic Sea Ice Loss Matters. ” Carbon Brief, 29 Oct. 2018, www. carbonbrief. org/five-reasons-why-the-speed-of-arctic-sea-ice-loss-matters.
What effects will the changes to Greenland’s ice sheet have on the hydrosphere? Sea level: As the Greenland Ice Sheet melts, sea level rises. Scientists estimate that if the entire ice sheet melted, sea level would rise 23 feet. Ocean circulation: If the Greenland Ice Sheet melts at a faster rate, it will spread a slick of fresh water on top of the heavier salt water of the North Atlantic. This change in salinity could depress the Gulf Stream and alter North Atlantic circulation patterns that control weather in Europe. Global heat transfer: The loss of Greenland ice mass would affect global atmospheric heat movement. Much of the world’s current pattern of rainfall would be altered. Regional atmospheric circulation: On average, the top 2, 560 meters (8, 400 feet) of Greenland is ice. Like a mountain range, this physical mass affects regional atmospheric circulation patterns. If (as) Greenland’s massive range of ice melts, regional circulation patterns will also change. “Greenland's Ice Island Alarm. ” NASA, earthobservatory. nasa. gov/features/Greenland/greenland_sidebar. php.
“Arctic Climate Change. ” Alcohol: 5. What Social and Economic Problems Are Linked to Alcohol Use? , www. greenfacts. org/en/arctic-climate-change/l-3/5 -arctic-anim How have animals such as polar bears, whales, walruses and seals seen affected? Later formation of sea ice in autumn and earlier break-up in spring means a longer period of annual fasting for female polar bears, and their reproductive success is tightly linked to their fat stores. Climate change is also likely to increase bear deaths directly. Because walrus are bottom feeders that eat clams and other shellfish on the continental shelves. As the ice edge retreats away from the shelves to deeper areas, there will be no clams nearby. “Arctic Climate Change. ” Alcohol: 5. What Social and Economic Problems Are Linked to Alcohol Use? , www. greenfacts. org/en/arctic-climate-change/l-3/5 -arctic-animals. htm#1 p 4.
“Arctic Ice Isn't Doomed Yet-Here's How to Save It. ” National Geographic, National Geographic Society, 8 Feb. 2017, news. nationalgeographic. com/2017/02/arctic-sea-ice-tipping-point-climate How does the melting ice cap affected hunting and fishing by Aboriginal people? Animals are affected by the melting ice cap because the ice caps are their homes. With no place to live. With the animals, possibly being extinct due to the melting of the Arctic ice cap, it will affect not just other animals that they live with but all animals in the world. The melting ice cap will destroy the pathways that the Aboriginals have used to hunt and fish for thousands of years. With these trails being lost, the Aboriginals will have to come up with new methods of collecting food.
How does the melting of the Arctic ice cap show that the Earth’s spheres are interconnected ? The melting ice cap shows that all the spheres are interconnected because this problem has an effect on all the spheres. First off, the melt will increase the amount of water in the hydrosphere which will submerge parts of the lithosphere. Then, the organisms in the biospheres will lose their homes and become extinct. With more water in the oceans there will be less carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and that will affect the biosphere negatively. “Arctic Ice Isn't Doomed Yet-Here's How to Save It. ” National Geographic, National Geographic Society, 8 Feb. 2017, news. nationalgeographic. com/2017/02/arctic-sea-ice-tipping-point-climate-
Do you think the melting of the Arctic ice cap could be considered a global problem ? Why or why not ? Yes, people should be worried because the result of the melt will cause many floods, death of plants, animals, humans, and insects. This would be a travesty around the world so society needs to address this problem immediately. The earth is all interconnected and when something like this happens, it affects everything. I think we need to start taking action on this case before it escalates. “Arctic Ice Isn't Doomed Yet-Here's How to Save It. ” National Geographic, National Geographic Society, 8 Feb. 2017, news. nationalgeographic. com/2017/02/arctic-sea-ice-tipping-point-climate-science/.
How is the sustainability of the geosphere、 atmosphere、hydrosphere and biosphere affected by the melting of the Arctic ice cap? Geosphere: If all the icecaps melt, then global seas will rise about 20 feet! If this happens, there will be a lot more ocean to suck in carbon dioxide. Because of no carbon dioxide, all living animals will die. Atmosphere:Melting of the Arctic ice cap will increase the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by releasing greenhouse gases. Biosphere: The water levels rising due to the melt, parts of the biosphere could be submerged causing the life in them to die off. Hydrosphere:Because when ice in the ocean melts, it turns to water and then the water levels rise. The sustainability of the geosphere is affected in positive and negative ways by the melting of the Arctic ice cap. “Arctic Ice Isn't Doomed Yet-Here's How to Save It. ” National Geographic, National Geographic Society, 8 Feb. 2017, news. nationalgeographic. com/2017/02/arctic-sea-ice-tipping-point-climate-science/.
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