The Carbon Cycle
Examine the global carbon cycle, focusing on the roles of photosynthesis, respiration, combustion, and decomposition.
Key Questions
- Explain the major reservoirs and fluxes of carbon in the global carbon cycle.
- Analyze how human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, disrupt the carbon cycle equilibrium.
- Predict the long-term consequences of increased atmospheric CO2 on global climate and ecosystems.
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