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The problem of melting glacier - Coggle Diagram
The problem of melting glacier
Main cause
climate change/ global warming: the huge amount of greenhouse gases such as methane and CO2 in the atmosphere
main cause: population increase
forest being cut down to make up for agricultural land
effects of climate change
negative impacts on the world 's ecosystem: coral reefs has been destroyed
plants are producing more pollen
more cases of asthma
burning fossil fuels for heating, lighting, transport, electricity
Effects
sea level rises
Sea water engulfs surrounding objects: low-lying areas will be under water
loss of habitat for species that live in polar areas
fresh water pollution: freshwater is salinated
change our coastal plant life
causes disaster
contaminate our drinking water
Small icebergs make it difficult for ships and boats to move
interfere with farming
Solutions
stop burning fossil fuels
start
using renewable energy
planting more trees