how are humans ultering the carbon cycle

Question 1

define deforestation

Answer 1

deforestation is the process of clearing forest land

Question 2

how does deforesation ulter the carbon cyle

Answer 2

when deforestation occurs, much of the carbon stored in trees is released back into the atmosphere which contributes to climate change

Question 3

define combustion/ fossil fuels

Answer 3

the chemical reaction that occurs between substances when materials burn

Question 4

how does combustion ulter the carbon cycle

Answer 4

this action releases the stored carbon into the atmosphere, where it becomes a greenhouse

Question 5

define agriculture

Answer 5

agriculture is the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops a reselling livestock

Question 6

how does agriculture ulter the carbon cycle

Answer 6

The production of food affects the amount of carbon in the soil as harvesting plant and animal products removes carbon from the agricultural system