G G G G G G G G G G we review the effects on polar bears of global warming that have already been observed, and try to evaluate what may happen to the polar bears in the future. Many researchers have predicted a wide range of impacts of climate change on polar bear demography and conditions. A predicted major reduction in sea ice habitat will reduce the availability of ice associated seals, the main prey of polar bears, and a loss and fragmentation of polar bear habitat will ultimately lead to large…
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Polar bears are the largest land carnivores in the world. Polar bears are marine mammals, and spend much of their time on Arctic sea ice. Many adaptations make polar bears uniquely suited to life in icy habitats and Polar bears feed almost exclusively on ringed seals and bearded seals. They are also known to eat walrus, beluga whale and bowhead whale carcasses, birds’ eggs, and (rarely) vegetation. Polar bears travel great distances in search of prey. (defender,2017). Polar bears succeed in catching…
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caused by climate change, we are reminded of how climate change is not only effecting physical features of our world, but also communities, people, plants and animals. Within this reflection, I will be discussing a {video}, which highlights the human vulnerability from climate change. Hassol (2004) will also been discussed and how climate change has impacted areas, such as the Arctic. The third topic of discussion will be from Carr (2014) who goes into detail about the impact of climate change and the…
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of their lives, such as the animals’ food supply, size of habitat, and reproduction process. One animal affected by this indirect abuse is the polar bear. Polar bears dwell in the Artic which consists of different nations from several different continents, and is a habitat mostly consisting of frozen oceans, glaciers, and snowy mountains. The polar bears are struggling to survive; they are dealing with warmer temperatures, which have an impact on every characteristic of their lives. They depend on…
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Polar Bears vs. Global Warming Cassandra Amador Period 1. 2/21/12 We are living in the midst of a great chemical experiment, and some serious consequences are becoming apparent to scientists. The growing concern that Global Warming is going to thermally destroy the earth is causing serious precautions to take place. More than two billion pounds of chemicals are thrown into the air each year. These chemicals are making…
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The Polar Bears Preamble: Polar bears, known as Ursus maritimus, are carnivorous, marine mammals that thrive in the cold Arctic Oceans and stand as one of the most endangered species of animals on the planet. They are classified as ‘marine mammals’ because they spend a significant portion of their lives on the sea and ice of the Arctic regions. Polar bears are also quite proficient swimmers as they can swim with their front paws at speeds exceeding 4km/h- which is, in fact, an impressive speed for…
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Summary Polar bears are an important arctic species that is in danger from climate change. A keystone species, polar bears are essential for a balanced ecosystem in the Arctic Circle. As the overall temperature of the earth is increases due to global warming and the greenhouse effect, the sea ice that polar bears live on for most of their lives is disappearing. Polar bears require sea ice to survive, as it is their hunting grounds and habitat. When the ice melts, polar bears are forced to move closer…
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Climate change is a big issue, even in this decade. At least, that’s what Hayhoe claims, an author and political scientist that stays above underrated issues, by writing articles. In an article, Hayhoe wrote, “Yeah, the weather has been weird: people already believe in climate change--the trick is getting them to realize it.”, she claims to the citizens of the United States that people do not see the issue of climate change as big as it is. Hayhoe shows her credibility and points by sharing facts…
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Essay The Effects of Climate Change in the Artic Region Kenny Clark ENGL 101 Professor Couch Word Count: 1,110 Forum: National Geographic magazine I pledge on my honor that this is a plagiarism-free essay Fifty years ago, people could say global warming or climate change is not a thing, but today climate change is very evident. Climate change is no longer a secret, especially when you look at the amount of sea ice lost in the Artic Ocean. The effect of climate change has had a…
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unfortunately, it continues to multiply, as the tussle between the developed and developing nations to implement emission cuts continues. Global warming is a very serious issue, as its effect on one particular component of earth triggers a series of ill-effects on other related components. For instance, melting polar ice will raise the water level, which will in turn submerge the low lying areas around the world. Global warming is the rise in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere, caused…
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