Higher Temperatures vs. Species in Freshwater Environments Global warming is a current issue that is only becoming grater as time pases. With global warming becoming a larger concern, habitats and their species are now slowly on the decline. This rise in higher temperatures can/will lead to the increase of extreme unexpected weather patterns in various regions (Anup Shah, 1998). This climate change will have the greatest threat to all the diverse range of species here on earth. Freshwater ecosystems are currently home to a diverse range of species, however with higher temperatures the survival of these species is at risk. These higher temperatures will affect water chemistry, preferred living temperatures, and water levels.
Higher temperatures are also a concern because of their effect on water chemistry. Water chemistry is the rate of chemical reactions increasing during higher temperature, which in turn
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Fish, insects, phytoplankton, and zooplankton are all examples of water species that survive in favored temperature ranges. These species have adapted to the water weather condition so well that, if the temperature gets too above or too below their preferred range, they will slowly begin to decrease in numbers, until they are in extinction or until there are completely none left of the species. The extinction of these species will only create a ripple effect up the food chain, causing extinction of other freshwater species. Plankton is one of the most rich life forms, the food it produces makes up the base layer of the global food chain (Helen, 2015). The decrease of phytoplankton can lead to extinction of many other species. Less plankton makes for less food for fish and so
There are 50 credit customers who were selected for the data collection on five variables such as location, income, size, years, and credit balance. In order to understand more about their customer, AJ DAVIS must use graphical, numerical summary to be able to interpret and better expand their business in the future.
Crime exists. It’s an inevitable part of living in a society and stems from the conflict between individuals and the environment. Crime has always existed and it always will, even with the systems of punishment in place. It is an omission that constitutes a wrongdoing that is prosecuted by the province or territories and is punishable by law. In today’s society, the two categories of crime are white collar crimes (corporate crimes committed by those of higher social status) and blue collar crimes (a felony such as theft and vandalism committed by people of lower social status). Though these are both offences against society’s laws, they are not equally judged. I believe that the motivations of establishing and maintaining power and status for white collar crime carry less of a social stigma than of the blue collar crimes. Both white and blue collar crimes are socially destructive but blue collar crime carries a heavier stigma for convicted street criminals than white collar criminals do. Hence, the objective of these crimes is whether they pay. I believe crime does not pay.
Unforeseen weather that reduces soil moisture levels and increases water temperatures would affect all of the four organisms I picked. In the algae population, this species would not be able to intake enough oxygen to grow, therefore, this population would suffer. Moreover, warmer water temperature would affect the feeding behavior of the ghost shrimp, starfish, and shark population. For example, the ghost shrimp would not have enough algae plants to feed upon, therefore, they would starve, which would lead to domino effect throughout the ecosystem. In addition, all of the three species reproduction schedule would change, thus, they would not be able to reproduce as many offspring as they would in a normal environment. This would lead to less
Climate change has affected us in many ways, but it was even more influential on organisms and their community. The Earth is gradually heating and we are left to deal with the consequences. Homes are being destroyed, organisms are dying, and resources are running low. Since 1880, Our Earth’s temperature had increased by about 0.8 degrees Celsius. Climate change is affecting the Earth and scientists say that one more degree will greatly affect people from all over the world. There are many consequences of climate change and each one has a great impact on all of us, but organisms’ homes are being destroyed and thousands of species are dying out. These organisms are imperative to our world and how it functions.
There are many ways in which increased levels of greenhouse gasses can affect marine life adapted to colder and warmer water, and many ways marine life can adapt to the effects of climate change whether that be beneficial in the case of phytoplankton or detrimental in the case of Adelie penguins loosing numbers in the south pole.
Climate change will not only accelerate the species extinction rate, but also bring a higher chances of survival of certain endangered species, which indicates that the impact of climate change on biodiversity is double-sided (Bellard et al. 2012).
Shifts in temperature and precipitation will be a shock to fragile ecosystems which depend on specific climatic conditions. Many species will be unable to adapt as fast as their environment changes and face sharply reduced numbers or extinction. Scientists estimate that a warming of just 2 degree will put as many as 30% of the world's species at risk of extinction. Plants and animals aren’t the only ones feeling the pressure of changing ecosystems. Many regions will face severe water shortages in a warmer world, creating the potential for conflict. It is believed that the genocide in Sudan’s Darfur region is at least in part a response to water shortages resulting from global warming.
From a scientific point of view, the author describes and substantiates the existence of global warming and also observes the potential effects it could result in. These include of rising sea levels, shifted climate patterns, increased threats to infectious diseases, extreme global temperatures, and coastal erosion. But ultimately, the report informs readers that the degree to which global warming affects life on Earth primarily depends on our decisions.
2. Increasing global temperatures are expected to disrupt ecosystems, pushing to extinction those species that cannot adapt.
The example given is the coral trout, a fish that is commercially important. Since the water temperature has risen higher up in the water, these trout tend to be more lethargic now; they stay lower in the water. This is crucial because all of their hunting and mating ground is higher
It has been observed through various researches that in the last century, average temperatures across the globe increased by over 1.3°F with an increase of more than two times in the Arctic. (Bates, Kundzewicz, Wu, & Palutikof, June 2008). The results of climate change can also be seen in changing precipitation patterns, increases in ocean temperatures, changes in the sea level, and acidity and melting of glaciers and sea ice (USEPA, 2014).
Because the ocean is slowly warming, it has been causing damage to coral reefs (“What Climate Change Means for Guam”). The warming waters cause harm to the algae within the waters and in the ecosystem. The harm of the algae has been causing damage to the coral reefs and is leading to a high decline around the world (“What Climate Change Means for Guam”). If most of the coral reef systems were to die out, it would disrupt a lot of other animals living within these ecosystem. Hundreds of species of fish would go without a habitat, and would either be forced to move somewhere else, or just die off. Even though rising water temperatures seem like a miniscule thing, it ends up affecting millions of species, and may lead to many new endangered animals.
"We call them dumb animals, and so they are, for they cannot tell us how they feel, but they do not suffer less because they have no words” (Anna Sewell). There is undeniable evidence that animals are being affected by climate change. Even though the effects are difficult to measure, there are many different ways animals are being affected. With the loss of predator and prey species it affects the life cycles in the food chain. The earth’s climate change causes habitats such as snow, ice, or forest areas to alter, resulting in loss of habitat and food accessibility as well as causing extinction.
One of the most serious effects of global warming, as it continues to intensify, is the increase in the ocean levels. Thermal expansion of the ocean and glacial melting are likely to cause a .5 to 1.5 meter rise in the ocean level by the year 2100. As the ocean level rises and if no protection is provided, many freshwater supplies could be jeopardized. Tens and possibly hundreds of millions of
Global warming is a major problem when providing a suitable habitat and lifestyle for ample marine life. With sea levels rising there are consequences to plant life in coastal wetlands that can not handle the amount of water being provided. The wetlands are important in their job to protect the species they contain and for stabilizing coastlines. Storms are increasing in magnitude and severity, causing the transport of nutrients to marine life to be disturbed. As shores move further inland animals will have to move and adapt, history has shown how this can decrease populations. In the future both rare and abundant species could become locally extinct, with rare species on the verge of becoming totally extinct.