Water & Carbon Cycle Changes Over Time Short term changes to the cycles and the significance of these changes, including diurnal and seasonal changes of climate, temperature, sunlight and foliage.

Short term changes Objectives To be able to explain how changes to the global carbon and water cycle are monitored. To be able to explain how diurnal and seasonal changes affect the carbon and water cycle.

Short term changes Watch this incredible clip – how and why does the pattern of carbon emissions change over a year?

Short term changes What data does Nasa gather about our oceans? What does this data tell us?

Short term changes What does this clip teach us about the biosphere?

Short term changes Diurnal Change Why does it rain in the afternoon in the tropics? How long does it take the Earth to breathe in and out?

Short term changes Seasonal Change How would you predict the water and carbon cycle in the UK will vary over the year? Check page 127 – 128.

Short term changes Homework Complete the activity on page 127. Use this and the table on that page to explain how the earth’s life support systems are monitored.