Learning About Cycles

Today, we are looking at various cycles

The Nitrogen Cycle

The Carbon Cycle or The Carbon Cycle2

The Water Cycle and Water Treatment Cycle

You should be playing the games for at least 30 minutes.

When you get done, you will need a three sheets of typing paper.  Fold each sheet into four sections.  Label the sections:  nitrogen, carbon, water, and global warming

On the first sheet, write RESERVOIRS.  You need to identify at least 5 storage places for carbon, nitrogen, and water...although there are more in each.  In the global warming segment, you will need to comment on how these storage sites affect climate change.

On the second sheet, write TRANSFER MECHANISMS.  This is how the cycle item moves from one location to another.  Again, identify at least 5 ways that things move in each cycle.  In the global warming section, identify if there is any heat transfer (conduction, convection, or radiation) in the processes that could lead to climate change.

On the third sheet, write HUMAN LIFESTYLE.  Some of the cycles have more of a direct impact on people than others.  Write down effects on human beings in each cycle.  DO NOT fill in the global warming segment.

Hand in the three sheets, with your name on each sheet, at the end of the class.

If you get done early, study for your test.