The Global Carbon Cycle - Crash Course Chemistry

The video explores the significance of chemistry in understanding global warming and the carbon cycle. It explains how photosynthesis and cellular respiration contribute to the carbon cycle, the role of carbon in Earth's atmosphere, and the impact of fossil fuels and combustion on climate change. The video concludes with a call to action for increased awareness and understanding of these processes.

What are greenhouse gases, and why are they important in the context of global warming?

What is the significance of the carbon cycle in relation to life on Earth?

What role does carbon play in the energy transfer between organisms?

How do plants contribute to the carbon cycle through photosynthesis?

Explain the process of cellular respiration and its role in the carbon cycle.

How does the combustion of fossil fuels affect the carbon cycle?

Discuss the impact of human activities on the carbon cycle and global warming.