Biogeochemical Cycles Presentation

In this assignment, you first explore the carbon cycle (Option 1), or if you prefer, the nitrogen cycle (Option 2). You then discuss how your and other human’s actions affect the cycle of your choosing. Finally, you then consider how you can help mitigate the impact just described for your selected cycle.

Resources: Ch. 4 of Environmental Science and the Sample PowerPoint® Presentation

Select one of the two options below to complete this assignment:

Option 1: The Carbon Cycle

Review Figures 4-13 and 4-14 in Ch. 4 of Environmental Science.

Create a PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes, that covers the following:

  • Slide 1

Summarize in bullet form the steps of the carbon cycle.

  • Slide 2

How is carbon cycled back and forth between the atmosphere, and plants and animals?

  • Slide 3

Why should people care about the carbon cycle?

  • Slide 4

Explain in bullet form how humans affect the carbon cycle.

  • Slide 5

Explain in bullet form how your own behavior or actions affect the carbon cycle. Give specific examples.

  • Slide 6

Explain in bullet form how you can help mitigate your impact on the carbon cycle.

Format your presentation according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.

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Option 2: The Nitrogen Cycle

Review Figure 4-15 in Ch. 4 of Environmental Science.

Create a PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes, that covers the following:

  • Slide 1

Summarize in bullet form the steps of the nitrogen cycle.

  • Slide 2

How is nitrogen cycled back and forth between the atmosphere and the earth? Include in your response which species play a prominent role in cycling nitrogen.

  • Slide 3

Why should people care about the nitrogen cycle?

  • Slide 4

Explain in bullet form how humans affect the nitrogen cycle.

  • Slide 5

Explain in bullet form how your own behavior or actions affect the nitrogen cycle. Give specific examples.

  • Slide 6

Explain in bullet form how you can help mitigate your impact on the nitrogen cycle.

Format your presentation according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

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