The Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles
Earth and Environmental Science · Year 11 · Biogeochemical Cycles and Ecosystems · 4.º Período

The Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles

Analyse the biogeochemical cycling of carbon and nitrogen through Earth's spheres. Students will identify major reservoirs and fluxes for these elements.

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Analyse the biogeochemical cycling of carbon and nitrogen through Earth's spheres. Students will identify major reservoirs and fluxes for these elements.

Key Questions

  1. What are the major reservoirs of carbon and nitrogen?
  2. How do biological processes drive these cycles?
  3. How do human activities alter the carbon and nitrogen cycles?

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