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Carbon Cycle

Nature´s carbon sources

Carbon is important for life on Earth and all living things are made of carbon. Carbon is produced by both natural sources and artificial sources.When you exhale, you are placing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere Carbon is found in biosphere in plants and trees. Plants use carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to make the building blocks of food. during photosynthesis.

Carbon is present in the lithosphere in the form of carbonate rocks, which originated from marine plankton that sank into the ocean millions of years ago. Additionally, carbon is found in fuels such as oil, coal, and natural gas. It is also present in the soil through the decomposition of dead animals and animal droppings.

Carbon is found in biosphere in plants and trees. Plants use carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to make the building blocks of food. during photosynthesis. Deforestation. When we cut down forests and trees, they can no longer eliminate carbon dioxide. This results in additional carbon dioxide placed in the atmosphere.

Carbon is found in hydrosphere in the ocean and lakes. Carbon is used by organisms to produce shells. Marine plants use carbon for photosynthesis. The matter produced becomes food in the aquatic ecosystem

When we burn wood, The carbon stored in trees is converted into carbon dioxide and enters the atmosphere. Plants and trees absorb carbon in their photosynthesis process. This is beneficial for the planet because it reduces its carbon pollution. This process can be seen in analysis called the Kelling curve. Thanks to these studies by Kelling, it has been possible to demonstrate the increase in carbon dioxide caused by fossil fuels. Nature absorbs 788 billion tons of carbon. However, emissions generated by humans exceed the carbon absorption capacity of oceans and land plants. This process has been accentuated since the Industrial Revolution.

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