Carbon Cycle

Ocean Acidification

"CO₂ dissolves in ocean water and forms carbonic acid

Extreme Weather

"Climate change increases storms

Invasive Species

"Climate change and human activity allow non-native species to spread and outcompete native species."

Deforestation

"Removing trees reduces CO₂ absorption and raises atmospheric CO₂ levels."

Fertilizer Use

"Adds excess nitrogen and phosphorus to ecosystems

Fossil Fuel Use

"Burning coal

Human Population

"More people means higher resource use and increased CO₂ emissions."

Carbon Form – Ocean Acidification

"CO₂ in the air dissolves into the ocean and becomes carbonic acid."

Carbon Form – Deforestation

"Carbon stored in trees is released as CO₂ when forests are removed."

Carbon Form – Fossil Fuels

"Carbon in coal

Carbon Form – Population Increase

"Increased human activities convert more carbon into atmospheric CO₂."

CO₂ Graph Claim

"Atmospheric CO₂ concentrations have steadily increased over recent decades."

Relation to Greenhouse Effect

"Higher CO₂ levels trap more heat