1. Carbon Cycle
sccs.org.uk

2. 4 Major Spheres Biosphere Atmosphere Hydrosphere Geosphere
whshonorses.wikispaces.com

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

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

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

6. Lithosphere/Geosphere
The outer solid part of the earth, including the crust and uppermost mantle.
oceansjsu.com
exploratorium.edu

7. Basic Pathways Diffusion Respiration Photosynthesis
the movement of atoms or molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
Respiration
the process in living organisms of taking in oxygen from the surroundings and giving out carbon dioxide.
Photosynthesis
the process by which plants use the energy from sunlight to produce sugar (C6H12O6).

8. Basic Pathways Eruption of Gases Burial and Sedimentation
Volcanic eruptions
Burial and Sedimentation
Living things die, decompose and become part of the rock cycle.
Weathering and Erosion
Wind and water breaking down rocks.

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

10. 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

11. Human Alterations

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. Rice Farming in Louisiana
Flooding of rice paddies causes underwater organic matter to decompose
Methane (CH4) is released
How does it affect the C cycle?
Rice Farming in Louisiana
agrariancrisis.in
Rice Farming in Spain
geobloggingwithmark.blogspot.com
geographyfieldwork.com

16. 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

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