Special Effects of an Ecosystem

The Global Reactor

The Aquatic Impact

The Biological Toll

The Chemical Reaction

A greenhouse's glass roof

The Earth's atmosphere

The sun's rays

The glass structure traps heat

Melting ice caps

Rising sea levels

More extreme weather events

All of the above

Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂)

Nitrogen Oxides (NOₓ)

Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

Ozone (O₃)

Sulfur Dioxide + Water + Oxygen → Sulfuric Acid

Nitrogen Oxides + Water + Oxygen → Nitric Acid

Sulfur Dioxide + Nitrogen Oxides + Water + Oxygen → Sulfuric / Nitric Acids

Sulfur Dioxide + Nitric Acid + Water → Nitrogen Oxides

It is the increase in water temperature due to industrial processes.

It is the decrease in water temperature due to natural causes.

It is the degradation of water quality by changing ambient water temperature.

It is the process of purifying water for industrial use.

Reduced Oxygen

Increased Metabolism

Systemic Shock

Increased Reproduction

High dissolved oxygen supports diverse life

Low dissolved oxygen increases biodiversity

Dissolved oxygen has no effect on biodiversity

Biodiversity is only affected by temperature

Producers

1st level consumers

2nd level consumers

3rd level consumers

Loss of Biodiversity

Increased Oxygen Levels

Decreased Water Quality

Improved Ecosystem Health