The Carbon The Carbon Cycle: Understanding How Essential Elements are Recycled and Reused

The lecture covers the importance of cycles in nature, focusing on the carbon cycle. It explains how elements like oxygen, nitrogen, and water are recycled through various processes. The carbon cycle is detailed, highlighting photosynthesis, respiration, and combustion. The role of trees in moderating carbon levels is emphasized, showing how they store carbon in biomass. The presentation concludes with a summary of the carbon cycle's significance.

What processes are involved in the carbon cycle?

What happens to carbon during the process of respiration?

Discuss the importance of trees in the carbon cycle.