Essay Examination

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Biology Essay Examination

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Biology Essay Examination

Carbon Cycle

With the general notion and belief that the carbon levels in the atmosphere are maintained at constant levels in normal conditions , the continuous increase of carbon levels because of human actions will definitely bring changes to the carbon cycle and become causative to the development of potential repercussions to the ecosystem . For one , plants and microorganisms may develop changes in the way metabolic processes are prioritized . For one , the rate

of decomposition by microorganisms will be significantly enhanced by the increased supply of carbon in the soil plants on the other hand may also be enhanced in terms of growth However keeping in mind that carbon levels also affect the temperature then some plants may even become extinct due to elevated carbon levels through the alteration of terrain (Millennium Ecosystem Assessment [MEA] , 2005

Indeed , alterations in the carbon cycle through a significant increase in carbon levels worldwide result in a variety of effects , which as pointed out include temperature increase . Hence , its effects on the ecosystem in general may be varied depending on the location . In fact while in other areas the ecosystem may be significantly affected because of the loss of primary producers in other areas the rise of carbon levels may lead to the development of more habitable areas from previously hostile environments such as in ice filled locations (MEA 2005 . As the carbon cycle will no longer be able to maintain...