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.

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?

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

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

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

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