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Acid Rain -
Natural as well as human activities are responsible for the
production of the chemical pollution that contributes towards
the acid rain that can cause devastating damage to soil
and structures. |
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Freshwater Pollution -
Because freshwater ecosystems are finely balanced, any
alterations could lead to the emigration or death of the
organisms, which are highly sensitive to environment changes
such as pollution. Identifying pollutants and key
environmental indicators is important to the protection of
these habitats. |
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Greenhouse Effect -
Our planet is kept warm by energy from the Sun which is trapped by the
atmosphere. This energy passes through the atmosphere, heating the
Earth's surface. Some energy is absorbed by the atmosphere - warming
it up - whilst the rest escapes to space. |
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Hedgerows -
Hedgerows are essentially man-made structures and aside from their
obvious purpose they form part of an attractive and natural countryside, and
provide a habitat for a wide range of plants and animals. |
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Nature's Calendar -
Nature has a way of telling us what is happening throughout the
natural year, and humans have been observing these clues since
prehistory. Those interested in tracking these cyclic events study
data from week to week, month to month and year to year to track
climate changes. |
