(Mieg &Töpfer, 2013)Urban sprawl has the benefit because of that low density area is more environmental friendly, the large amount vegetations filled in the low-dense area can absorb the carbon dioxide made by the activities of human beings, which causes less amounts of air and water has been polluted by the pollutants. It has been observed that the more green areas are preserved in low-dense areas and there are more open spaces for people to entertain. (Xu,2014) But at the meanwhile,in the reality,developing low-dense area need to replace farmland or open space. However, the approach of urban sprawl will causing the lost of open space and natural habitats because of land
What might have happened if the lightning had struck a healthy oak instead? After two months of little rain, and days and days of temperatures in the 90's, the meadow grasses were dry and cracked. The coming rain would have alleviated the dryness and made the valley less susceptible to a fire. Moisture and wind can determine whether a forest fire will break out or will not break out. A bolt of lightning struck a pitch pine which 2 was on the valley's upwind edge.
It can also reduce cooling and stormwater runoff. Green roofs can used to filter pollutants and carbon dioxide out of the air which helps lower disease rates such as asthma. Besides, green roof helps to insulate a building for sound; the soil helps to block lower frequencies and the plants block higher frequencies. With green roofs, water is stored by the substrate and then taken up by the plants from where it is returned to the atmosphere through transpiration and evaporation. Green roofs not only retain rainwater, but also moderate the temperature of the water and act as natural filters for any of the water that happens to run
Temperate Deciduous Woodland Biome 1a) Deciduous trees lose their leaves every year, normally in the dryer/colder months (autumn). Their branches remain free of foliage until the appropriate conditions occur. Due to the trees loss of leaves, the tree is able to conserve energy by not having to maintain green healthy leaves (photosynthesises less). This reduces water loss from leaves in the winter when it’s harder for tree roots to absorb water from frozen soil and when low light reduces the rate of photosynthesis. b) Temperate deciduous forest biomes are distributed in North and South America, Southern slopes of the Himalayas, Asia, Europe and in Oceania.
This effect is caused mostly by the lack of vegetation and soil moisture in urban areas, which would normally use the absorbed sunlight to evaporate water as part of photosynthesis, which is known as a process is called evaportranspiration. Because urbanized land areas cover only a very small fraction of the Earth, the effect of the urban heat island on global average temperatures is very small. Most thermometers are located in urbanized areas; those areas tend to become more urbanized over time. Many buildings found in urban areas have dark surfaces. Dark surfaces absorb more light energy, and heat, making the entire building warmer.
This can make drivers stressed and the condtions make it dangrous. Summer driving is less stressful and overall safer. For some, driving in the winter is as easy as driving in the summer but, for others winter driving is terrifying. If you happen to live far north like i do, where the average snowfall is more than 200 inches a year, driving in the snow is normal. However for someone that has moved from a location that never gets snow to a location that gets large amounts, it can be difficult.
It grows very well in forest-like environments similar to that of Asia, It enjoys very high summer temperature and loves a lot of rain. However, Kudzu adapts to its environment in areas like pastures, rail embarkments, inland water banks, all areas whether it is natural or semi-natural habitat. Kudzu does not like cold weather. This is probably the reason why the northern states within the USA do not have Kudzu. It can survive frosted soil and is partial to loose soil, but adapts in otherwise less favorable conditions.
The process to create the paper does not involve releasing harmful toxins like tree paper processing does. The largest benefit of using hemp as paper is the fact that hemp can harvest in just four months after being planted. Trees can take tens to hundreds of years to be ready for harvest. The fact that deforestation due to tree paper processing destroys the habitats for thousands of animals also must be taken into consideration and adds to the list of reasons why hemp needs to be grown in the U.S. In addition to the use of hemp as paper, an equally valuable and environmentally friendly use of hemp is as a source of
This process will not only avoid the cost of buying material over and over again, but also save the trees from being cut down. The No Impact Project was not only just to reduce the pollution on earth but also, make a positive impact on the
In Portland, the climate is considered mild. In the fall, you can expect large amounts of rain and highs in the range of 50-60 degrees. In the winter, it cools down and the rain may be interrupted by a few blustery snow showers, effectively shutting the city down and making commutes a nightmare during the wintry storms. As spring rolls into summer, the skies clear and the sun comes out. With the additional warmth, the landscape comes alive with flowers and everything is bursting with color.