Carbon
Learn more about the carbon cycle, carbon storage, gas exchange, urban trees, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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The scientists in this study conducted an experiment to see how much carbon is stored in a tree’s roots versus…The scientists in this study conducted an experiment to see how much carbon is stored in a tree’s roots versus its leaves. The monograph explores the relationship between carbon, photosynthesis,…
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The scientists in this study were interested in exploring how the environmental conditions for wildlife species might change as landowners…The scientists in this study were interested in exploring how the environmental conditions for wildlife species might change as landowners make decisions about replanting trees after harvesting. The scientists know... -
Scientists investigated how typhoons impacted the importance of microorganisms in sesarmid crab diets. The scientists also wanted to discover whether…Scientists investigated how typhoons impacted the importance of microorganisms in sesarmid crab diets. The scientists also wanted to discover whether the mangrove leaves were a more important food source than... -
Scientists know little about the movement of litter and dead wood from forests to rivers in mountainous temperate ecosystems. Studying…Scientists know little about the movement of litter and dead wood from forests to rivers in mountainous temperate ecosystems. Studying this movement is one way that scientists can better understand... -
Learn about the many benefits that different types of forests provide.Learn about the many benefits that different types of forests provide. -
Mountain pine beetles are a natural part of the environment in forests of the Western United States. However, because of…Mountain pine beetles are a natural part of the environment in forests of the Western United States. However, because of changes to the environment, mountain pine beetles have caused more... -
The scientists in this study were interested in comparing the water use efficiency of trees. They wondered if the water…The scientists in this study were interested in comparing the water use efficiency of trees. They wondered if the water use efficiency of trees growing away from intermittent and ephemeral... -
In this study, the scientists wanted to test a method of calculating the amount of carbon stored by plants across…In this study, the scientists wanted to test a method of calculating the amount of carbon stored by plants across a large area of land. They chose the island of... -
In this inquiry, scientists wanted to know how much carbon is held on Earth by the world’s forests. They also…In this inquiry, scientists wanted to know how much carbon is held on Earth by the world’s forests. They also wanted to know whether this number is staying the same,... -
In this study, the scientists studied glaciers and their nearby rivers in Alaska. The water coming from glaciers can be…In this study, the scientists studied glaciers and their nearby rivers in Alaska. The water coming from glaciers can be quite old and contain nutrients, such as carbon, that could...
