Impacts of Human Activities on the Carbon Cycle

Read the following questions and analyze each data set to conclude the cause and effect of human activity and the carbon cycle.

1

Analyze the data table below showing the estimated carbon stock in various forested areas before and after deforestation. How does deforestation impact the carbon cycle?

2

Using the data table provided, describe how the combustion of different fossil fuels contributes to the increase in atmospheric CO2 levels.

3

Examine the data table showing the use of synthetic fertilizers in industrial agriculture and its impact on the carbon cycle.

4

Review the data table illustrating the changes in land use due to urbanization and discuss its effect on the carbon cycle.

5

Analyze the data table below that correlates global meat consumption with greenhouse gas emissions and explain how this affects the carbon cycle.