Carbon Cycle and Ecosystems

Carbon cycle definition: the circulation of carbon atoms in the biosphere as a result of photosynthetic conversion of carbon dioxide into complex organic

Carbon is used by plants to build leaves and stems, which are then digested by animals and used for cellular growth In the atmosphere, carbon

carbon cycle Carbon Cycle Diagram This fairly basic carbon cycle diagram shows how carbon atoms 'flow' between various 'reservoirs' in the Earth system This depiction of

cell cycle In an agricultural system, carbon is cycled through the atmosphere, through plants and animals, and through the soil The production of food