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1) What is Arctic amplification? What are the factors causing it? How would it impact global and local environmental conditions?
2) India has had a rich culture of philanthropy, primarily through social networks and religious institutions. However, now it is critical to reimagine its role and create a new discourse of philanthropy. Discuss.
Great answer! Slight improvements can be made:
1. In the definition, mention Arctic region, instead of circle. Also don’t mention ‘twice’ as there is no consensus on the actual rate, some studies point out 3-4 times faster heating. Just mention ‘at a much higher rate’. You can add separate line about the range of rates by various studies.
2. In causes, point related to lapse rate is missing. The article points out that it second major factor in amplification process after ice-albedo feedback. You can also mention the ‘positive feedback’ loop here.
3. Add the point that there are indications that Arctic heating can have an impact on Monsoon rainfall in India.
Overall great answer!
Excellent! Nice handwriting. Very Apt definition, proper headings and sub-headings, to the point arguments.
Only missing point is the rise in sea levels and resulting disaster (like submergence of low-lying islands, coastal cities, climate induced migration etc.). Can add ‘positive feedback’ loop also, preferably after ‘ice-albedo’ feedback.
Great answer! Don’t mention ‘twice’ in the definition as the studies point out different rate of warming (2-3-4 times). You can also add the point of release of harmful pathogens with melting of ice. Can separate local/global impacts under 2 headings.
Rest all is great!
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A slight modification in the definition can be made, mention ‘faster rate of heating’ instead of ‘change’. (Change is happening elsewhere as well, in the Arctic region the rate is much faster, that’s why amplification).
Rest is awesome!
can we use diagram of showing all major latitute like equator, tropic of cancer, arctic circle etc. here.
Yes, that would be good, You can label the polar amplification regions in the diagram.