Carbon Cycle sccs.org.uk

D19 Explain how chemical and physical processes cause carbon to cycle through the major earth reservoirs.

4 Major Spheres Biosphere Atmosphere Hydrosphere Lithosphere/Geosphere whshonorses.wikispaces.com

Biosphere The part of the Earth where living things exist. The part of the Earth that is capable of supporting life. online.org/dictionary/Biosphere wildarunachal.org flmnh.ufl.edu

Atmosphere The whole mass of air surrounding the Earth kidsgeo.com vtaide.com

Hydrosphere All the waters on the earth's surface, such as lakes and seas. Merriam-Webster kidsgeo.com natasha-hydrosphere.blogspot.com

Lithosphere/Geosphere The outer solid part of the earth, including the crust and uppermost mantle. term=lithosphere oceansjsu.comexploratorium.edu

Short-term (Fast Track) Carbon Cycle Photosynthesis Respiration Decomposition Diffusion beta.lpb.org Minutes to Years

Long-term (Slow Track) Carbon Cycle Weathering and erosion Accumulation of carbon-rich plant and animal material in sediments Fossil fuel formation Millions of years beta.lpb.org climate.be

Basic Pathways Diffusion Respiration Photosynthesis Eruption of Gases Burial and Sedimentation Weathering and Erosion

Let’s put it together Atmosphere Biosphere Hydrosphere Lithosphere Burial and Sedimentation Diffusion Eruption Respiration Photosynthesis Weathering and Erosion Photosynthesis Respiration Human Alteration

Human Alterations

Use of Fossil Fuels Formed over millions of years Originates from buried plant and animal material How does it affect the C cycle? kids.britannica.com geothermal.marin.org thedailygreen.com

Deforestation Trees cut down and burned Impacts temp. and stability of the soil –Soil erosion –Inc. in temp. because soil no longer covered by vegetation How does it affect the C cycle? en.wikipedia.org plu.edu time.com

Cement Manufacturing Calcium carbonate heated to produce lime and CO 2 US: 7 – 10 billion metric tons of C per year How does it affect the C cycle? stateoftheusa.org pmhl.co.uk

Cattle Farming Cattle burping and farting Respiration How does it affect the C cycle? oklahomafarmreport.com environmentalparliament.org

Rice Farming Flooding of rice paddies causes underwater organic matter to decompose Methane (CH 4 ) is released How does it affect the C cycle? Rice Farming in Louisiana geobloggingwithmark.blogspot.com agrariancrisis.in geographyfieldwork.com Rice Farming in Spain

Carbon Capture and Store Carbon sequestration Capturing C from power plants and pumping it underground Expensive How does it affect the C cycle? carboncapture.us

Planting Trees How does it affect the C cycle? jiyolive.com treehugger.com masterfile.com