08 Aug Where do 44% of the planet’s population live?
Since we are talking about the Carbon Cycle in this part of the Module, please watch the following 2-minute video:
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Then write a paragraph including the following points:
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What is carbon? What’s the difference between plants and animals when it comes to Carbon? When Jim refers to “one of the key balancing acts of life on Earth”, what is he referring to? What are two examples of carbon-based fuel that we use to power industry? What happens to the excess carbon after carbon-based fuels are used? Why is this so worrisome? With all this carbon coming out of retirement, what has become critically important? Forests and grasslands have an important role in the Carbon cycle, but a lot of carbon is absorbed by what? What is this carbon called? What is an example of a marine plant that absorbs carbon? What industry is trying to destroy the marine plant listed above? What happens to that carbon (after the marine plant is destroyed)? Where do 44% of the planet’s population live? What else (there are 3) does destroying the marine plant affect?
When you submit this assignment, please check your Turnitin score and be sure it is below 40%.
Additionally, please make sure to use proper citations and quotes from the article you are reading.
