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this is wrong in chemistry wise can anyone explain the reason. we have added 50mL of water and then added 50mL of water to it and the reading is 98 instead of 100. why is that? excludig the erros such as some drops are still in the beaker etc ot in other words think that under perfect conditions.

I think that death is the death of brain cells or neurons all the body prats are realted to brain because it is the one that initiates a response.

I think It does work

u Know That Feedback Mechnisms Work to respond to the changes outside or in other words the response alters the stimulus. So if the effect of the stimulus is reduced it is know as negative feedback. for example when the tempraure outside increases the body tires to reduce it. so this is know as negative feedback. In other words when the effect of the stimulus is reduced

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Pasteur's proof that contaminating organisms were carried in air inspired the work of Joseph Lister [1827-1912], a British surgeon. Until the mid 19th century many people who underwent surgery survived the operation but died form infection of their wounds. Lister was the first to apply antiseptic treatment for wounds. Lister was the first to apply antiseptic surgery and the prevention of infection by insisting on absolute cleanliness in the operating theatre. Pardon Me For Any Spelling Mistakes

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International Prototype Metre standard bar made of platinum-iridium. This was the standard until 1960, when the new SI system used a krypton-spectrum measurement as the base. In 1983 the current metre was defined by a relationship to the speed of light in a vacuum.

i am trying this because of one of the users. here is the time line of the metre * May 8, 1790 — The French National Assembly decides that the length of the new metre would be equal to the length of a pendulum with a half-period of one second. * March 30, 1791 — The French National Assembly accepts the proposal by the French Academy of Sciences that the new definition for the metre be equal to one ten-millionth of the length of the earth's meridian along a quadrant (one-fourth the polar circumference of the earth). * 1795 — Provisional metre bar constructed of brass. * December 10, 1799 — The French National Assembly specifies that the platinum metre bar, constructed on 23 June 1799 and deposited in the National Archives, as the final standard. * September 28, 1889 — The first CGPM defines the length as the distance between two lines on a standard bar of an alloy of platinum with ten percent iridium, measured at the melting point of ice. * October 6, 1927 — The seventh CGPM adjusts the definition of the length to be the distance, at 0 °C, between the axes of the two central lines marked on the prototype bar of platinum-iridium, this bar being subject to one standard atmosphere of pressure and supported on two cylinders of at least one centimetre diameter, symmetrically placed in the same horizontal plane at a distance of 571 millimetres from each other. * October 20, 1960 — The eleventh CGPM defines the length to be equal to 1,650,763.73 wavelengths in vacuum of the radiation corresponding to the transition between the 2p10 and 5d5 quantum levels of the krypton-86 atom. * October 21, 1983 — The seventeenth CGPM defines the length to be distance travelled by light in vacuum during a time interval of 1/299 792 458 of a second.

Definition Of A Metre The metre wa a unit of length was first determined in 1973 when the french government decreed it to be 1times10^-7 times the length of the warts quadrant passing through paris. The arc was surveyed and then three platinum standards and several iron copies were made. When it was discovered that the quadrant survey was incorrect, the metre was redefined as the diatance between two marks on a bar. In 1875 the systeme Internationale (SI) of units was set up so that the definition became more formal: a metre was the distance between the two lines scribed on a single bar of platinum-iridium alloy. Copies or 'artefacts'. were made for dissemination of this standard. There is always a need for accuracy of a unit of measure to keep pace with improvements in technology and science, so the metre ha sice redifined twice. The current definition of metre uses the constacy of the speed of light in a vaccum (299 792 458 ms^-1) and the accuracy of the definition of one second (9 129 631 770 oscillations of the 133^Cs atom), to achieve a definition that is both highly accurate and consistent with the idea of sapce time. One metre is now defined as length of the path travelled by light in a vaccum during the time interval of 1/299 792 458 of a second. The term 'light year' is a similar distance unit, being the length of the path travelled by light in a time travel of one year. One light year is approximately equal to 9.46728times10^12 Km

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i think for question 7 answer is it competes with oxygen. i think i am not sure here is one of the article. For centuries, people have chewed and smoked tobacco, which comes from the plant nicotiana tabacum. The reason tobacco is used by so many people is because it contains a powerful drug known as nicotine. When tobacco is smoked, nicotine is absorbed by the lungs and quickly moved into the bloodstream, where it is circulated throughout the brain. All of this happens very rapidly. In fact, nicotine reaches the brain within 8 seconds after someone inhales tobacco smoke. Nicotine can also enter the bloodstream through the mucous membranes that line the mouth (if tobacco is chewed) or nose (if snuff is used), and even through the skin. Nicotine affects the entire body. Nicotine acts directly on the heart to change heart rate and blood pressure. It also acts on the nerves that control respiration to change breathing patterns. In high concentrations, nicotine is deadly, in fact one drop of purified nicotine on the tongue will kill a person. It's so lethal that it has been used as a pesticide for centuries.

For question 8 d is the correct answer i guees and here is one of the article that might help u and can give u more information New parents want to give their babies the very best. When it comes to nutrition, the best first food for babies is breast milk. More than two decades of research have established that breast milk is perfectly suited to nourish infants and protect them from illness. Breast-fed infants have lower rates of hospital admissions, ear infections, diarrhea, rashes, allergies, and other medical problems than bottle-fed babies. "There are 4,000 species of mammals, and they all make a different milk. Human milk is made for human infants and it meets all their specific nutrient needs," says Ruth Lawrence, M.D., professor of pediatrics and obstetrics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine in Rochester, N.Y., and spokeswoman for the American Academy of Pediatrics. The academy recommends that babies be breast-fed for six to 12 months. The only acceptable alternative to breast milk is infant formula. Solid foods can be introduced when the baby is 4 to 6 months old, but a baby should drink breast milk or formula, not cow's milk, for a full year. "There aren't any rules about when to stop breast-feeding," says Lawrence. "As long as the baby is eating age-appropriate solid foods, a mother may nurse a couple of years if she wishes. A baby needs breast milk for the first year of life, and then as long as desired after that." In 1993, 55.9 percent of American mothers breast-fed their babies in the hospital. Only 19 percent were still breast-feeding when their babies were 6 months old. Government and private health experts are working to raise those numbers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is conducting a study on infant feeding practices as part of its ongoing goal to improve nutrition in the United States. The study is looking at how long mothers breast-feed and how they introduce formula or other foods. Health experts say increased breast-feeding rates would save consumers money, spent both on infant formula and in health-care dollars. It could save lives as well. "We've known for years that the death rates in Third World countries are lower among breast-fed babies," says Lawrence. "Breast-fed babies are healthier and have fewer infections than formula-fed babies." Human Milk for Human Infants The primary benefit of breast milk is nutritional. Human milk contains just the right amount of fatty acids, lactose, water, and amino acids for human digestion, brain development, and growth. Cow's milk contains a different type of protein than breast milk. This is good for calves, but human infants can have difficulty digesting it. Bottle-fed infants tend to be fatter than breast-fed infants, but not necessarily healthier. Breast-fed babies have fewer illnesses because human milk transfers to the infant a mother's antibodies to disease. About 80 percent of the cells in breast milk are macrophages, cells that kill bacteria, fungi and viruses. Breast-fed babies are protected, in varying degrees, from a number of illnesses, including pneumonia, botulism, bronchitis, staphylococcal infections, influenza, ear infections, and German measles. Furthermore, mothers produce antibodies to whatever disease is present in their environment, making their milk custom-designed to fight the diseases their babies are exposed to as well. A breast-fed baby's digestive tract contains large amounts of Lactobacillus bifidus, beneficial bacteria that prevent the growth of harmful organisms. Human milk straight from the breast is always sterile, never contaminated by polluted water or dirty bottles, which can also lead to diarrhea in the infant. Human milk contains at least 100 ingredients not found in formula. No babies are allergic to their mother's milk, although they may have a reaction to something the mother eats. If she eliminates it from her diet, the problem resolves itself. Sucking at the breast promotes good jaw development as well. It's harder work to get milk out of a breast than a bottle, and the exercise strengthens the jaws and encourages the growth of straight, healthy teeth. The baby at the breast also can control the flow of milk by sucking and stopping. With a bottle, the baby must constantly suck or react to the pressure of the nipple placed in the mouth. Nursing may have psychological benefits for the infant as well, creating an early attachment between mother and child. At birth, infants see only 12 to 15 inches, the distance between a nursing baby and its mother's face. Studies have found that infants as young as 1 week prefer the smell of their own mother's milk. When nursing pads soaked with breast milk are placed in their cribs, they turn their faces toward the one that smells familiar. Many psychologists believe the nursing baby enjoys a sense of security from the warmth and presence of the mother, especially when there's skin-to-skin contact during feeding. Parents of bottle-fed babies may be tempted to prop bottles in the baby's mouth, with no human contact during feeding. But a nursing mother must cuddle her infant closely many times during the day. Nursing becomes more than a way to feed a baby; it's a source of warmth and comfort. Benefits to Mothers Breast-feeding is good for new mothers as well as for their babies. There are no bottles to sterilize and no formula to buy, measure and mix. It may be easier for a nursing mother to lose the pounds of pregnancy as well, since nursing uses up extra calories. Lactation also stimulates the uterus to contract back to its original size. A nursing mother is forced to get needed rest. She must sit down, put her feet up,and relax every few hours to nurse. Nursing at night is easy as well. No one has to stumble to the refrigerator for a bottle and warm it while the baby cries. If she's lying down, a mother can doze while she nurses. Nursing is also nature's contraceptive--although not a very reliable one. Frequent nursing suppresses ovulation, making it less likely for a nursing mother to menstruate, ovulate, or get pregnant. There are no guarantees, however. Mothers who don't want more children right away should use contraception even while nursing. Hormone injections and implants are safe during nursing, as are all barrier methods of birth control. The labeling on birth control pills says if possible another form of contraception should be used until the baby is weaned. Breast-feeding is economical also. Even though a nursing mother works up a big appetite and consumes extra calories, the extra food for her is less expensive than buying formula for the baby. Nursing saves money while providing the best nourishment possible. When Formula's Necessary There are very few medical reasons why a mother shouldn't breast-feed, according to Lawrence. Most common illnesses, such as colds, flu, skin infections, or diarrhea, cannot be passed through breast milk. In fact, if a mother has an illness, her breast milk will contain antibodies to it that will help protect her baby from those same illnesses. A few viruses can pass through breast milk, however. HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is one of them. Women who are HIV positive should not breast-feed. A few other illnesses--such as herpes, hepatitis, and beta streptococcus infections--can also be transmitted through breast milk. But that doesn't always mean a mother with those diseases shouldn't breast-feed, Lawrence says. "Each case must be evaluated on an individual basis with the woman's doctor," she says. Breast cancer is not passed through breast milk. Women who have had breast cancer can usually breast-feed from the unaffected breast. There is some concern that the hormones produced during pregnancy and lactation may trigger a recurrence of cancer, but so far this has not been proven. Studies have shown, however, that breast-feeding a child reduces a woman's chance of developing breast cancer later. Silicone breast implants usually do not interfere with a woman's ability to nurse, but if the implants leak, there is some concern that the silicone may harm the baby. Some small studies have suggested a link between breast-feeding with implants and later development of problems with the child's esophagus. Further studies are needed in this area. But if a woman with implants wants to breast-feed, she should first discuss the potential benefits and risks with her child's doctor. Possible Problems For all its health benefits, breast-feeding does have some disadvantages. In the early weeks, it can be painful. A woman's nipples may become sore or cracked. She may experience engorgement more than a bottle-feeding mother, when the breasts become so full of milk they're hard and painful. Some nursing women also develop clogged milk ducts, which can lead to mastitis, a painful infection of the breast. While most nursing problems can be solved with home remedies, mastitis requires prompt medical care (see accompanying article). Another possible disadvantage of nursing is that it affects a woman's entire lifestyle. A nursing mother with baby-in-tow must wear clothes that enable her to nurse anywhere, or she'll have to find a private place to undress. She should eat a balanced diet and she might need to avoid foods that irritate the baby. She also shouldn't smoke, which can cause vomiting, diarrhea and restlessness in the baby, as well as decreased milk production. Women who plan to go back to work soon after birth will have to plan carefully if they want to breast-feed. If her job allows, a new mother can pump her breast milk several times during the day and refrigerate or freeze it for the baby to take in a bottle later. Or, some women alternate nursing at night and on weekends with daytime bottles of formula. In either case, a nursing mother is physically tied to her baby more than a bottle-feeding mother. The baby needs her for nourishment, and she needs to nurse regularly to avoid getting uncomfortably full breasts. But instead of feeling it's a chore, nursing mothers often cite this close relationship as one of the greatest joys of nursing. Besides, nursing mothers can get away between feedings if they need a break. Finally, some women just don't feel comfortable with the idea of nursing. They don't want to handle their breasts, or they want to think of them as sexual, not functional. They may be concerned about modesty and the possibility of having to nurse in public. They may want a break from child care to let someone else feed the baby, especially in the wee hours of the morning. If a woman is unsure whether she wants to nurse, she can try it for a few weeks and switch if she doesn't like it. It's very difficult to switch to breast-feeding after bottle-feeding is begun. If she plans to breast-feed, a new mother should learn as much as possible about it before the baby is born. Obstetricians, pediatricians, childbirth instructors, nurses, and midwives can all offer information about nursing. But perhaps the best ongoing support for a nursing mother is someone who has successfully nursed a baby. La Leche League, a national support organization for nursing mothers, has chapters in many cities that meet regularly to discuss breast-feeding problems and offer support. "We encourage mothers to come to La Leche League before their babies are born," says Mary Lofton, a league spokeswoman. "On-the-job training is hard to do. It's so important to learn how to breast-feed beforehand to avoid problems." Interested women or couples are welcome to attend La Leche League meetings without charge. League leaders offer advice by phone as well. To find a convenient La Leche League chapter, call (1-800) LA-LECHE. Rebecca D. Williams is a writer in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Tips for Breast-Feeding Success It's helpful for a woman who wants to breast-feed to learn as much about it as possible before delivery, while she is not exhausted from caring for an infant around-the-clock. The following tips can help foster successful nursing: link to long description * Get an early start: Nursing should begin within an hour after delivery if possible, when an infant is awake and the sucking instinct is strong. Even though the mother won't be producing milk yet, her breasts contain colostrum, a thin fluid that contains antibodies to disease. * Proper positioning: The baby's mouth should be wide open, with the nipple as far back into his or her mouth as possible. This minimizes soreness for the mother. A nurse, midwife, or other knowledgeable person can help her find a comfortable nursing position. * Nurse on demand: Newborns need to nurse frequently, at least every two hours, and not on any strict schedule. This will stimulate the mother's breasts to produce plenty of milk. Later, the baby can settle into a more predictable routine. But because breast milk is more easily digested than formula, breast-fed babies often eat more frequently than bottle-fed babies. * No supplements: Nursing babies don't need sugar water or formula supplements. These may interfere with their appetite for nursing, which can lead to a diminished milk supply. The more the baby nurses, the more milk the mother will produce. * Delay artificial nipples: It's best to wait a week or two before introducing a pacifier, so that the baby doesn't get confused. Artificial nipples require a different sucking action than real ones. Sucking at a bottle could also confuse some babies in the early days. They, too, are learning how to breast-feed. * Air dry: In the early postpartum period or until her nipples toughen, the mother should air dry them after each nursing to prevent them from cracking, which can lead to infection. If her nipples do crack, the mother can coat them with breast milk or other natural moisturizers to help them heal. Vitamin E oil and lanolin are commonly used, although some babies may have allergic reactions to them. Proper positioning at the breast can help prevent sore nipples. If the mother's very sore, the baby may not have the nipple far enough back in his or her mouth. * Watch for infection: Symptoms of breast infection include fever and painful lumps and redness in the breast. These require immediate medical attention. * Expect engorgement: A new mother usually produces lots of milk, making her breasts big, hard and painful for a few days. To relieve this engorgement, she should feed the baby frequently and on demand until her body adjusts and produces only what the baby needs. In the meantime, the mother can take over-the-counter pain relievers, apply warm, wet compresses to her breasts, and take warm baths to relieve the pain. * Eat right, get rest: To produce plenty of good milk, the nursing mother needs a balanced diet that includes 500 extra calories a day and six to eight glasses of fluid. She should also rest as much as possible to prevent breast infections, which are aggravated by fatigue. --R.D.W. Medicines and Nursing Mothers Most medications have not been tested in nursing women, so no one knows exactly how a given drug will affect a breast-fed child. Since very few problems have been reported, however, most over-the-counter and prescription drugs, taken in moderation and only when necessary, are considered safe. Even mothers who must take daily medication for conditions such as epilepsy, diabetes, or high blood pressure can usually breast-feed. They should first check with the child's pediatrician, however. To minimize the baby's exposure, the mother can take the drug just after nursing or before the child sleeps. In the January 1994 issue of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatrics included the following in a list of drugs that are usually compatible with breast-feeding: * acetaminophen * many antibiotics * antiepileptics (although one, Primidone, should be given with caution) * most antihistamines * alcohol in moderation (large amounts of alcohol can cause drowsiness, weakness, and abnormal weight gain in an infant) * most antihypertensives * aspirin (should be used with caution) * caffeine (moderate amounts in drinks or food) * codeine * decongestants * ibuprofen * insulin * quinine * thyroid medications Drugs That Are NOT Safe While Nursing Some drugs can be taken by a nursing mother if she stops breast-feeding for a few days or weeks. She can pump her milk and discard it during this time to keep up her supply, while the baby drinks previously frozen milk or formula. Radioactive drugs used for some diagnostic tests like Gallium-69, Iodine-125, Iodine-131, or Technetium-99m can be taken if the woman stops nursing temporarily. Drugs that should never be taken while breast-feeding include: Bromocriptine (Parlodel): A drug for Parkinson's disease, it also decreases a woman's milk supply. Most Chemotherapy Drugs for Cancer: Since they kill cells in the mother's body, they may harm the baby as well. Ergotamine (for migraine headaches): Causes vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions in infants. Lithium (for manic-depressive illness): Excreted in human milk. Methotrexate (for arthritis): Can suppress the baby's immune system. Drugs of Abuse: Some drugs, such as cocaine and PCP, can intoxicate the baby. Others, such as amphetamines, heroin and marijuana, can cause a variety of symptoms, including irritability, poor sleeping patterns, tremors, and vomiting. Babies become addicted to these drugs. Tobacco Smoke: Nursing mothers should avoid smoking. Nicotine can cause vomiting, diarrhea and restlessness for the baby, as well as decreased milk production for the mother. Maternal smoking or passive smoke may increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and may increase respiratory and ear infections. rule The article is big but usefull

In 1959 remarkable experiment was conducted by R.Flangan Gary,a physician working at the US navy's centrifuge laboratry in pennsylvania. The Navy was intrested in water immersion as a means of body support to increase tolerance og high g loads. Gary designed a large aluminium capsule that could be fitted to centrifuge and filled with water. He tested himself by climbing inside and, completely submerged, held his breath as the centrifuge wound up and subjected him to a load of 31g for five seconds and then wound down again.

yeah i know i just metioned it to tell some names of those scientists

The concept of realtive space and timedid not originate with Albert Einstein. It had been stated already twice, in different forms, during the nineteenth century by Bernhard Reimann and by Ernst Mach. The speed of light had alredy been calculated by james maxwell and independently measured. The principle of relativity had been clearly stated and applied for many centuries, altough no to optics. Einstein's invaluable contribution, while the rest of the scientific community was pre-occupies with the ather, was to tie these ideas together with the notion that the speed of light was constant for all observers, and to show this resulted in an entirely new way to view the universe.

Sublimation of an element or substance is a conversion between the solid and the gaseous phases of matter, with no intermediate liquid stage. Sublimation is a phase transition that occurs at temperatures and pressures below the triple point At normal pressures, most chemical compounds and elements possess three different states at different temperatures. In these cases the transition from the solid to the gaseous state requires an intermediate liquid state. However, for some elements or substances at some pressures the material may transition directly from solid to the gaseous state. Note that the pressure referred to here is the vapor pressure of the substance, not the total pressure of the entire system. The opposite of sublimation is deposition. The formation of frost is an example of meteorological deposition. Sublimation and the Elements Some materials (such as zinc and cadmium) will sublimate at low pressures and thus may be a problem encountered in high-vacuum applications. Carbon dioxide is a common example of a chemical compound that sublimates at atmospheric pressures (in other words when you set it on a table, it turns into CO2) (see dry ice). Iodine is another example. Snow and other water ice also sublimate, though more slowly, at below-freezing temperatures. This allows wet cloth to be hung outdoors in freezing weather and retrieved later in a dry state, and is also the process used in freeze drying. Naphthalene, which is a common ingredient in mothballs, also sublimes slowly. Sublimation requires additional energy and is an endothermic change. Uses of Sublimation Dye-sublimation is also often used to print full-color images onto a variety of substrates, including paper. A small heater is used to vaporize the solid dye material, which then solidifies upon the paper. As this type of printer allows extremely fine control of the primary color ratios it is possible to obtain a good quality picture even with relatively low printer resolution, as compared to other printer types of similar resolution. Standard black and white laser printers are capable of printing on plain paper using a special Transfer Toner containing sublimation dyes which can then be permanently heat transfered to T-shirts, hats, mugs, metals, puzzles and other surfaces. In alchemy, sublimation typically refers to the process by which a substance is heated to a vapor, then immediately collects as sediment on the upper portion and neck of the heating medium (typically a retort or alembic). It is one of the 12 most important alchemical processes.

thats right. thats exatly what happens. to keep it more simple it depends on medieum. think of the medium that wave are travelling through u will get the answer

i want them to leave who are innocent

yeah waht he said isa true i dont have any statics but i got some articale which is quiet relevant to the matter The latest scientific data confirm that the earth's climate is rapidly changing. Global temperatures increased by about 1 degree Fahrenheit over the course of the last century, and will likely rise even more rapidly in coming decades. The cause? A thickening layer of carbon dioxide pollution, mostly from power plants and automobiles, that traps heat in the atmosphere. Scientists say that unless global warming emissions are reduced, average U.S. temperatures could rise another 3 to 9 degrees by the end of the century -- with far-reaching effects. Sea levels will rise, flooding coastal areas. Heat waves will be more frequent and more intense. Droughts and wildfires will occur more often. Disease-carrying mosquitoes will expand their range. And species will be pushed to extinction. As this page shows, many of these changes have already begun. CLIMATE PATTERN CHANGES Consequence: warmer temperatures Average temperatures will rise, as will the frequency of heat waves. Warning signs today * Most of the United States has already warmed, in some areas by as much as 4 degrees Fahrenheit. In fact, no state in the lower 48 states experienced below average temperatures in 2002. The last three five-year periods are the three warmest on record. * Many places in North America had their hottest seasons or days on record in the late 1990s. * Since 1980, the earth has experienced 19 of its 20 hottest years on record, with 2005 and 1998 tied for the hottest and 2002 and 2003 coming in second and third. Consequence: drought and wildfire Warmer temperatures could also increase the probability of drought. Greater evaporation, particularly during summer and fall, could exacerbate drought conditions and increase the risk of wildfires. Warning signs today Wildfire Greater evaporation as a result of global warming could increase the risk of wildfires. * The 1999-2002 national drought was one of the three most extensive droughts in the last 40 years. * In 2002, the Western United States experienced its second worst wildfire season in the last 50 years; more than 7 million acres burned. Colorado, Arizona, and Oregon had their worst seasons. * The period from April through June of 1998 was the driest three-month period in 104 years in Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. * Dry conditions produced the worst wildfires in 50 years in Florida in 1998. * April through July of 1999 was the driest four-month stretch in 105 years of record-keeping in New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Rhode Island. * Montana, Colorado, and Kansas experienced severe dust storms in 2002, a product of dry conditions. * September 2001 to February 2002 was the second driest six-month period on record for the Northeast. Consequence: more intense rainstorms Warmer temperatures increase the energy of the climatic system and lead to more intense rainfall at some times and in some areas. Warning signs today * National annual precipitation has increased between 5 and 10 percent since the early 20th century, largely the result of heavy downpours in some areas. * Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts each got more than double their normal monthly rainfall in June 1998. * Severe flooding in the Texas, Montana, and North Dakota during the summer of 2002 caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. HEALTH EFFECTS Heat wave in Chicago More frequent and more intensive heat waves could result in more heat-related deaths. Photo: Gary Braasch, Chicago, July 1995. See the World View of Global Warming website for more Gary Braasch photos illustrating the consequences of the changing climate. Consequence: deadly heat waves and the spread of disease More frequent and more intensive heat waves could result in more heat-related deaths. These conditions could also aggravate local air quality problems, already afflicting more than 80 million Americans. Global warming is expected to increase the potential geographic range and virulence of tropical diseases as well. Warning signs today * In 2003, extreme heat waves caused more than 20,000 deaths in Europe and more than 1500 deaths in India. * More than 250 people died as a result of an intense heat wave that gripped most of the eastern two-thirds of the United States in 1999. * Disease-carrying mosquitoes are spreading as climate shifts allow them to survive in formerly inhospitable areas. Mosquitoes that can carry dengue fever viruses were previously limited to elevations of 3,300 feet but recently appeared at 7,200 feet in the Andes Mountains of Colombia. Malaria has been detected in new higher-elevation areas in Indonesia. WARMING WATER Consequence: more powerful and dangerous hurricanes Warmer water in the oceans pumps more energy into tropical storms, making them more intense and potentially more destructive. Warning signs today * The number of category 4 and 5 storms has greatly increased over the past 35 years, along with ocean temperature. Consequence: melting glaciers, early ice thaw Rising global temperatures will speed the melting of glaciers and ice caps, and cause early ice thaw on rivers and lakes. Warning signs today * At the current rate of retreat, all of the glaciers in Glacier National Park will be gone by 2070. * After existing for many millennia, the northern section of the Larsen B ice shelf in Antarctica -- a section larger than the state of Rhode Island -- collapsed between January and March 2002, disintegrating at a rate that astonished scientists. Since 1995 the ice shelf's area has shrunk by 40 percent. * According to NASA, the polar ice cap is now melting at the alarming rate of nine percent per decade. Arctic ice thickness has decreased 40 percent since the 1960s. * In 82 years of record-keeping, four of the five earliest thaws on Alaska's Tanana River were in the 1990s. Collapse of Larsen B ice shelf The satellite photo at far left shows the Larson B ice shelf on Jan. 31, 2002. Ice appears as solid white. Moving to the right, in photos taken Feb. 17 and Feb. 23, the ice begins to disintegrate. In the photos at far right, taken Mar. 5 and Mar 7, note water (blue) where solid ice had been, and that a portion of the shelf is drifting away. Photos: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Consequence: sea-level rise Current rates of sea-level rise are expected to increase as a result both of thermal expansion of the oceans and of partial melting of mountain glaciers and the Antarctic and Greenland ice caps. Consequences include loss of coastal wetlands and barrier islands, and a greater risk of flooding in coastal communities. Low-lying areas, such as the coastal region along the Gulf of Mexico and estuaries like the Chesapeake Bay, are especially vulnerable. Warning signs today * The current pace of sea-level rise is three times the historical rate and appears to be accelerating. * Global sea level has already risen by four to eight inches in the past century. Scientists' best estimate is that sea level will rise by an additional 19 inches by 2100, and perhaps by as much as 37 inches. ECOSYSTEM DISRUPTION Alpine meadow Warmer temperatures may cause some ecosystems, including alpine meadows in the Rocky Mountains, to disappear. Consequence: ecosystem shifts and species die-off The increase in global temperatures is expected to disrupt ecosystems and result in loss of species diversity, as species that cannot adapt die off. The first comprehensive assessment of the extinction risk from global warming found that more than one million species could be committed to extinction by 2050 if global warming pollution is not curtailed. Some ecosystems, including alpine meadows in the Rocky Mountains, as well as tropical montane and mangrove forests, are likely to disappear because new warmer local climates or coastal sea level rise will not support them. Warning signs today * A recent study published in the prestigious journal Nature found that at least 279 species of plants and animals are already responding to global warming. Species' geographic ranges have shifted toward the poles at an average rate of 4 miles per decade and their spring events have shifted earlier by an average of 2 days per decade. * In Washington's Olympic Mountains, sub-alpine forest has invaded higher elevation alpine meadows. In Bermuda and other places, mangrove forests are being lost. * In areas of California, shoreline sea life is shifting northward, probably in response to warmer ocean and air temperatures. * Over the past 25 years, some penguin populations have shrunk by 33 percent in parts of Antarctica, due to declines in winter sea-ice habitat.

i dont think it will cause much damage as we humans do

i am much more important than a president!!!!!!!!!! I AM A STUDENT!!!!!!! GET IT!!!!!!!!!! yeah i think its true. how many oil refineries has been burned down in iraq duringthe war?? Do u have The answer???? do u exactly know wether america is now paying to iraq to get the oil???? Do u have any idea how much pollution did a single oil refinery made whrn its burnt down??? HUH??? hey thanks for placing something to my reply nice meeting ya

I think for the last year bush contributed the most by placing the war on iraq for oil in the name of terrorism.

i dont think politics has got anything to do with ice galcires melting. The cause is simplu us. very one of us contribute to the natural diasters happening around the world. Technology is the answer. technology is devastating the environment in many ways. since ice age there are iventions. What DO U THINK????????. I THINK THIS THE MAIN REASON HUMAN EFFECTS