Asked by Cherry Recuero on Jun 16, 2024
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To date, humans have interfered with all of the biogeochemical cycles on Earth, but this interference has been of the greatest magnitude, in terms of human-induced changes in climate, in the
A) hydrologic cycle.
B) nitrogen cycle.
C) carbon cycle.
D) sulfur cycle.
E) phosphorus cycle.
Biogeochemical Cycles
The cycles that involve the movement and transformation of chemicals and elements through biological organisms, geological processes, and chemical processes within ecosystems.
Climate
The long-term pattern of weather in a particular area, including temperature, humidity, wind, and rainfall.
Carbon Cycle
A natural process through which carbon is exchanged among the biosphere, pedosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere of the Earth.
- Identify the biogeochemical cycle most affected by human interference in relation to climate change.
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Quynh Nguyen Hoang HuongJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The carbon cycle has been most significantly altered by human activities, primarily through the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation, leading to increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and significant impacts on global climate change.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the biogeochemical cycle most affected by human interference in relation to climate change.