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Carbon Cycle
By: Hortencia Avila, Uriel Lopez, Jeremy Glick
Fourth most abundant element in universe
Building block of all living things
Main Pathway– in and out of living matter
Carbon Cycle
Carbon Cycle- Circulation of carbon
through ecosystems
Carbon- A non-metallic element found in
coal, petroleum and natural gas. Major
component of life.
Soil Respiration- Carbohydrates are
oxidized and returned to the air by soil
microorganisms that decompose dead
animals
Key Terms
Atmosphere- layer of gasses
Fossil Fuels- Carbon-rich fuel from ancient
animals and plants
Photosynthesis- Energy (sun)+ Water+
Carbon dioxide Carbohydrates+ Oxygen
Cellular Respiration- Glucose+ Oxygen
CO2+ H20+ Energy (ATP)
Decomposition- breakdown of matter by
bacteria and fungi
Key Terms Continued
All living organisms contain carbon
CO2 is found in all living organisms
Plants use carbon dioxide and water to
form simple sugars (photosynthesis)
Biological Importance of Carbon
Carbon
Carbon
Carbon
dioxide
is needed for life
dioxide is a greenhouse gas
is necessary for life, but carbon
can be harmful
Ecological Importance of Carbon
0.032% in the lithosphere
2 petagrams
Amount of Carbon
Smallest amount of carbon
Approximately 750 petagrams
Carbon in the atmosphere
540- 610 gigatons
Biosphere
38,00-40,00 metric tons
hydrosphere
http://www.uwsp.edu/geo/faculty/ritter/geog101/textbook/earth_
system/biogeochemical_cycles.html
http://www.actewagl.com/education/Glossary/default.aspx?letter
Search=C
http://www.eoearth.org/article/Carbon_cycle
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0857177.html
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/ctec/Carbon/carboncycle.htm
http://www.waterencyclopedia.com/Bi-Ca/Carbon-Dioxide-in-theOcean-and-Atmosphere.html
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