Describe the carbon cycle’s relationship to greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere.
Description should include the carbon cycle’s effect on greenhouse gas levels through
- carbon release from burning fossil fuels and biofuels
- deforestation
- agriculture.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How has increased CO2 in the atmosphere affected temperatures in around the planet?
- How is carbon released from soil during traditional farming methods?
- What is the potential for carbon capture models?