Outlines the steps for the movement of carbon along the carbon cycle through photosynthesis, food chains, being dissolved into the ocean, the decomposition of organisms, fossil fuel formation, industrial use of fossil fuels, carbon emissions, and respiration of living organisms. Also discusses the greenhouse effect and global warming.

Concepts

decomposition, fossil fuels, global warming, photosynthesis

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Additional Tags

carbon in food chain, greenhouse effect, buzzle.com: biologywise: a brief guide to the steps of the carbon cycle, carbon-oxygen cycle

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional