Are There Surprises In The Carbon Cycle? - The Carbon Cycle

The video discusses feedback mechanisms in climate systems, focusing on how the carbon cycle can influence climate change. It highlights the role of land plants, soils, and the Arctic in carbon storage and release. The video also explores the complexities of predicting ecosystem responses to warming, considering factors like temperature, moisture, and human activities. It emphasizes the challenges in understanding the interplay between carbon, nitrogen, and warming, and the potential surprises in the carbon cycle that could affect climate change.

What are the potential consequences of increased decomposition in warmer climates?

Discuss the complexities involved in predicting ecosystem responses to climate change.

How do human activities influence feedback mechanisms in ecosystems?