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How is the human activity upsetting the natural balance of the carbon cycle?
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∙ 10y ago
The carbon cycle takes CO2 from the atmosphere in various ways, and then releases it back into the atmosphere. This is a balanced process, so there is always the same amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. This supports the natural greenhouse effect which has kept the planet warm for millions of years.
Human activity (deforestation and the discovery and burning of fossil fuels) is upsetting the natural balance. We cut down trees so more CO2 is left in the air. Burning fossil fuels releases carbon emissions that have been safely hidden underground for millions of years, so they are an extra burden. So the natural balance of the carbon cycle is upset, and we have global warming.
A:Through industry and transportation we release excess CO2 into the atmosphere, too much for vegetation to soak up so it stays in the atmosphere, making it thicker.Zackery Schumm
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∙ 12y agoNature's Carbon Cycle works like this. Carbon moves in and out the air, and the oceans, and the land, and in and out of animals, both when we breathe and when we die.
If a diagram were drawn showing the different processes that move carbon from one form to another, its main processes would be
- photosynthesis,
- respiration,
- decomposition,
- natural weathering of rocks, and
- the combustion of fossil fuels.
Human activity has interfered with it with the last item, the combustion of fossil fuels. Burning these fuels releases carbon that was hidden away under the earth 300 million years ago in the Permian Period, when the vegetation that turned into oil and coal was covered up with swamps. This extra carbon dioxide is proving too much for the carbon cycle to handle. It can't all be moved out of the atmosphere, so it is causing the warming of the earth.
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∙ 10y agoCarbon cycle is the periodic change in the use of carbon moving through the land, oceans and atmosphere. Human beings impact the carbon cycle by burning fossil fuels.
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This is a balanced process, so there is always the same amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. This supports the natural greenhouse effect which has kept the planet warm for millions of years.
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What is the chief greenhouse gas that results from human activity?
Carbon Dioxide! From burning coal, oil and natural gas.
What would happen if all the decompose-rs are removed the carbon cycle?
In the absence of decomposers from carbon cycle heaps of organic matter will accumulate. This will ultimately disturb the natural balance.
Does natural gas contain carbon?
natural gas contains carbon
How can the environment balance itself against global warming?
The environment balances itself through the carbon cycle, which recycles all the natural carbon from the atmosphere and some of the fossil fuel carbon dioxide. However, it is not able to remove all the emissions from fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), which is why global warming is happening.
Is carbon dioxide a natural gas?
Yes, carbon dioxide can be a natural gas.
What process uses fossil fuels and is upsetting the balance of CO2 in the atmosphere?
The burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) by humankind is releasing extra carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere. This is upsetting the natural balance of carbon cycle.
Is it true that the natural carbon balance is largely maintained by the processes of photosynthesis and respiration?
yes
What human activities affect the carbon cycle positively and negatively?
The carbon cycle is the natural movement of carbon throughout the biosphere. There is no positive way that human activity affects it.Negative effects of human activity on the carbon cycle:Deforestation and combustion of fossil fuels are overloading the carbon cycle. By cutting down the forests we no longer have trees to remove the carbon from the atmosphere. By burning coal, oil and natural gas we are releasing age-old carbon from millions of years ago into the atmosphere.
What is the chief greenhouse gas that results from human activity?
Carbon Dioxide! From burning coal, oil and natural gas.
How does man disrupt restore and maintain the balance of nature?
Burning fossil fuels adds extra carbon dioxide which is overwhelming the natural balance of the carbon cycle.Air pollution disturbs the natural balance of the atmosphere.Water pollution disturbs the natural balance of streams and waterways.
What would happen if all the decompose-rs are removed the carbon cycle?
In the absence of decomposers from carbon cycle heaps of organic matter will accumulate. This will ultimately disturb the natural balance.
Does natural gas contain carbon?
natural gas contains carbon
How can the environment balance itself against global warming?
The environment balances itself through the carbon cycle, which recycles all the natural carbon from the atmosphere and some of the fossil fuel carbon dioxide. However, it is not able to remove all the emissions from fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), which is why global warming is happening.
Does human activity have little or no impact on cycles?
No.Human activity (burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity) is having a serious effect on the carbon cycle, by adding extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.Human activity (pollution, overuse) is having a serious effect on the water cycle and the amount of fresh water available to our communities.
Is carbon dioxide a natural gas?
Yes, carbon dioxide can be a natural gas.
What is the beautiful effect of the greenhouse effect?
The beautiful effect of the greenhouse effect is that it keeps us warm. The natural greenhouse effect is supported by the water and carbon cycles moving water and carbon in and out of the atmosphere, in balance. Without this natural effect the earth would be much colder, probably frozen, and we couldn't survive.
What is natural carbon?
"Natural Carbon" Doesn't mean anything in particular. Carbon is found in nearly every biological substance. Natural carbon could refer to ash from completely burning wood or paper.
