Intro
Carbon, the basic building block of the many compounds that are necessary for life. Carbon is cycles through what is called the carbon cycle. The carbon cycle is the inter-relationship of carbon and the biosphere, atmosphere, oceans, and crustal earth; and the many processes that affect it. This cycle is based on carbon dioxide gas in the troposphere and dissolved in water. Carbon is not only found in these locations though, it is located in reservoirs. Carbon is reserved in plant matter, in terrestrial biosphere such as forests and soil, oceans, and, the largest reservoir, sedimentary deposits such as in limestone and in fossil fuels.
About This Site:
This site describes the basic components of the carbon system. We describe the following in further details on our other web pages:
- Chemical Reactions and Reservoirs
- Pathway of Movement
- Human Impact on the Carbon Cycle
- Summary
- Review Questions
- We have also provided a few informative videos from youtube on the sidebar and on each page individually, givin a total of 5 videos.
If you are studying for the AP Environmental exam or studying for an actual college level Environmental Science class, this website is the perfect place for you to learn about the carbon cycle.