Process Writing #1
Process Writing #1
The diagram shows how carbon moves through various stages to form a complete cycle. This
report will give a brief description of the main stages in this cycle.
First, we can see that energy from the sun is transformed into organic carbon through a
process in plants known as photosynthesis. This organic carbon is then transferred
underground when plants and animals that feed on them, die and decay. Some of this carbon is
trapped underground in the form of fossils and fossil fuels.
Carbon is also released back into the atmosphere, however, through various means. One is
when animals and plants respire, and another is when humans burn fossil fuels in cars
andfactories. All this carbon enters the atmosphere as CO2. It is then reabsorbed by plants
and the cycle begins again.
Overall, we can see that carbon moves in a natural cycle, although human factors may now be
affecting the balance.