There are several factors responsible for climate changes while deforestation along with other practices is responsible for greenhouse gas emissions. Explain in detail about their role and how to control them.
Mechanism of Onset of Indian Monsoon Differential Heating of Land and Water- Since Indian continent lies near too equator and is surrounded by water on three sides. During summers, land is heated due faster as compared to water creating a low pressure and a high pressure system respectively. InterRead more
Mechanism of Onset of Indian Monsoon
- Differential Heating of Land and Water- Since Indian continent lies near too equator and is surrounded by water on three sides. During summers, land is heated due faster as compared to water creating a low pressure and a high pressure system respectively.
- Inter Tropical Convergence Zone- Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is the region near equator where trade winds from both the hemispheres collide. During summer season the ITCZ moves northwards approaching the Indian subcontinent, bringing large amount of water from the Indian Ocean. This movement of ITCZ plays a significant role in onset of monsoon.
- Heating of Tibetan Plateau- The extreme heating of Tibetan plateau leads to formation of low pressure over the same and a permanent high pressure in southern part of Indian Ocean.
- Jet Streams- The movement of ITCZ is associated with withdrawal of westerly jet stream from its position. This causes the onset of Somali Jet along 15°N at the former place of westerly jet.
Due to occurrence of above mentioned phenomena, the monsoon wind system originates. After hitting the tip of peninsula it breaks into two branches i.e. Arabian Sea branch (south-west monsoon) and Bay of Bengal branch (north-east branch).
ENSO stands for El Nino-Southern Oscillation. It is a recurring climatic phenomenon. During El Nino years, droughts are observed while El Nina years bring above average rainfall.
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Deforestation has a significant impact in climate change through various methods or mechanisms. It mainly increases carbon emissions, since trees which have the ability to absorb CO2 during the process of photosynthesis, but when the trees are cut down or burned down the stored CO2 in them is releasRead more
Deforestation has a significant impact in climate change through various methods or mechanisms.
It mainly increases carbon emissions, since trees which have the ability to absorb CO2 during the process of photosynthesis, but when the trees are cut down or burned down the stored CO2 in them is released back into the atmosphere which is a major contributer to global warming.
Trees have the ability to bind the soil together and prevent soil erosion. But deforestation can degrade and wash away the soil which will lead to loss of fertile soil impacting local climates.
Deforestation can lead to the extinction of species and disrupt ecosystems. This loss of biodiversity reduces the resilience of ecosystems to climate change.
Additionally, forests have a low albedo, meaning they absorb more sunlight. When trees are removed, the land reflects more sunlight, affecting local and global temperature balances.
To control deforestation and its impact on climate change, several measures can be implemented:
Reforestation and Afforestation: Planting trees in deforested areas and creating new forests.
Legal Policies: Enforcing laws and policies that protect forests.
Sustainable Practices: Managing forest resources to meet current needs without compromising future generations.
Awareness: Raising awareness about the importance of forests and the impacts of deforestation through education programs and campaigns.
Protected Areas: Establishing and expanding protected areas to conserve critical forest habitats and biodiversity.
By implementing these measures, it is possible to reduce deforestation and its adverse effects on the climate.
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