This Earth Observatory site contains detailed information on the carbon cycle of the Earth. It provides an explanation of the role of carbon in the geologic carbon cycle followed by a discussion of carbon in the life process, including photosynthesis and respiration. Carbon sinks on land and in the ocean are covered next, followed by the human role in the cycle. Lastly, the activity of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, (NASA), and that of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, (NOAA) in the exploration of the connection of the carbon cycle to weather and climate is covered.
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Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Climate Change:Greenhouse gas emissions, Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Greenhouse gas emissions, Environmental Science:Ecosystems:Biogeochemical cycling, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Geoscience:Atmospheric Science Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Maps Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14) Geochemistry Applications: Geochemical Cycles Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Geochemistry, Biogeoscience