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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
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on k. 7.2 Natural carbon recycling ADVANCED STANDARD Science understanding FOUNDATION bushfire (n) a forest fire that is out of contral Carbon is the basis of all life on Earth. There is a fixed amount of carbon on Earth and this carbon is continuously recycled and reuscu. It takes carbon about 100 million vears to complete one cycle through the lithosphere (rock, soil, land), bydrosphere (oceans, lakes, rivers), the atmosphere and the biosphere. controlled burn In) a supervised fire Carbon stores HINT The Earth's four major carbon stores (or sinks) are-the atmosphere, occans, terrestrial ecosystems (on land) and Earth's crust. 1 Gigatonne = 10 tonne = 10" kg Table 7.2.1 Earth's principal carbon stores in gigatonnes (Gt) Stores of carbon Gigatonnes (Gt) Gigatonnes (Gt) Stores of carbon marine sediments and 3000 sedimentary rocks 66000 000-100 000 000 coal deep oceans soils and organic matter 1600 40 000 surface oceans 1000 oil and gas 300 vegetation 540-610 the atmosphere 750 Plants and the carbon cycle Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis. Some carbon is returned to the atmosphere almost immediately through respiration. The remainder is used to build leaves, wood and roots, and may be stored for hundreds of years either as the tree itself or in wood products made from it, such as the frames of houses or furniture. Plant litter (fallen leaves and twigs) and roots become part of the soil when decomposer organisms Plant break them down. As the litter is broken down, carbon is released into the atmosphere. Bushfires, controlled burns or using firewood to heat homes rapidly releases stored carbon into the atmosphere. Most of the carbon will be in the form of carbon dioxide. There may also be carbon monoxide and methane, depending on the conditions of burning. Following burning, carbon may also be added to the soil in the form of charcoal, which remains stable for many years. Name the Earth's four major stores of carbon. TelreTmal atwosphere 1 ecoustenl ust. Oceans Use the data about carbon stores in Table 7.2.1 and rewrite the carbon stores, ranking them from the largest to the smallest storage. Largest Smallest 3 Which do you think is the most stable store? Explain, 4 Which store do you think changes most rapidly? Explain, RATE MY UNDERSTANDING Shade the face thet shows youur rating PEARSON SCIENCE 10 2ND EDITION
Transcribed Image Text:on k. 7.2 Natural carbon recycling ADVANCED STANDARD Science understanding FOUNDATION bushfire (n) a forest fire that is out of contral Carbon is the basis of all life on Earth. There is a fixed amount of carbon on Earth and this carbon is continuously recycled and reuscu. It takes carbon about 100 million vears to complete one cycle through the lithosphere (rock, soil, land), bydrosphere (oceans, lakes, rivers), the atmosphere and the biosphere. controlled burn In) a supervised fire Carbon stores HINT The Earth's four major carbon stores (or sinks) are-the atmosphere, occans, terrestrial ecosystems (on land) and Earth's crust. 1 Gigatonne = 10 tonne = 10" kg Table 7.2.1 Earth's principal carbon stores in gigatonnes (Gt) Stores of carbon Gigatonnes (Gt) Gigatonnes (Gt) Stores of carbon marine sediments and 3000 sedimentary rocks 66000 000-100 000 000 coal deep oceans soils and organic matter 1600 40 000 surface oceans 1000 oil and gas 300 vegetation 540-610 the atmosphere 750 Plants and the carbon cycle Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis. Some carbon is returned to the atmosphere almost immediately through respiration. The remainder is used to build leaves, wood and roots, and may be stored for hundreds of years either as the tree itself or in wood products made from it, such as the frames of houses or furniture. Plant litter (fallen leaves and twigs) and roots become part of the soil when decomposer organisms Plant break them down. As the litter is broken down, carbon is released into the atmosphere. Bushfires, controlled burns or using firewood to heat homes rapidly releases stored carbon into the atmosphere. Most of the carbon will be in the form of carbon dioxide. There may also be carbon monoxide and methane, depending on the conditions of burning. Following burning, carbon may also be added to the soil in the form of charcoal, which remains stable for many years. Name the Earth's four major stores of carbon. TelreTmal atwosphere 1 ecoustenl ust. Oceans Use the data about carbon stores in Table 7.2.1 and rewrite the carbon stores, ranking them from the largest to the smallest storage. Largest Smallest 3 Which do you think is the most stable store? Explain, 4 Which store do you think changes most rapidly? Explain, RATE MY UNDERSTANDING Shade the face thet shows youur rating PEARSON SCIENCE 10 2ND EDITION
7.3 The carbon cycle Name the human activity that is responsible for the greatest change to the amount of carbon available for cycling. buming of fossil fuels such as coal, oil anel gas. O Explain how farming cattle to provide meat and milk may change the amount of carbon in the atmosphere. 3 O Analyse the information provided about how human activity changes the carbon cycle. On the diagram of the carbon cycle below: 4. Tai colour in red the arrows that represent movements of carbon that would be increased by human activity (b) colour in blue the arrows that represent movements of carbon that would be reduced by human activity carbon dioxide in air burning of fossil fuels for vehicles, electricity and heat burning of forests fuel wood and organic debris photosynthesis carbon stored in plant tissue terestrial food chains carbon stored in animal tissue respiration decomposers wasted, dead organisms ime coal photosynthesis (aquatic food chaina) oil and gas time organic sediments formation ol fossi tuels time calcareous sediments formatiohrot limestone and dolomite (c) number each coloured arrow and explain the human activity involved and how the activity would bring about change. RATE MY UNDERSTANDING Shade the face that shows your rating PEARSON SCIENCE 10 2ND EDITION
Transcribed Image Text:7.3 The carbon cycle Name the human activity that is responsible for the greatest change to the amount of carbon available for cycling. buming of fossil fuels such as coal, oil anel gas. O Explain how farming cattle to provide meat and milk may change the amount of carbon in the atmosphere. 3 O Analyse the information provided about how human activity changes the carbon cycle. On the diagram of the carbon cycle below: 4. Tai colour in red the arrows that represent movements of carbon that would be increased by human activity (b) colour in blue the arrows that represent movements of carbon that would be reduced by human activity carbon dioxide in air burning of fossil fuels for vehicles, electricity and heat burning of forests fuel wood and organic debris photosynthesis carbon stored in plant tissue terestrial food chains carbon stored in animal tissue respiration decomposers wasted, dead organisms ime coal photosynthesis (aquatic food chaina) oil and gas time organic sediments formation ol fossi tuels time calcareous sediments formatiohrot limestone and dolomite (c) number each coloured arrow and explain the human activity involved and how the activity would bring about change. RATE MY UNDERSTANDING Shade the face that shows your rating PEARSON SCIENCE 10 2ND EDITION
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