How the Carbon Cycle functions in Biosphere 1 (Earth) vs how it functions in our constructed Biosphere
Our Biosphere Design
What is the Carbon Cycle?
Biosphere 1 ( Earth) Vs Biosphere 3 (ours)
How it plays role?
They both have to have
photosynthesis
- Carbons move out of fossil pool
Respiration is the burning of photosynthates.This is combined with oxygen releasing energy, carbon dioxide and water. Without oxygen, plants would not be able to survive
The combined processes, including photosynthesis, decomposition, and respiration, by which carbon as a component of various compounds cycles between its major reservoirs the atmosphere, oceans, and living organisms.
- Release of chemical and natural energy
Different climate patterns
Responds to changes imposed on it
Direct sunlight will induce some type of global warming
Equation for Cellular Respiration
C6H12O6 + O2 ->→ CO2 + H2O + Energy
This equation is showing the process of photosynthesis. This happens when a plant cell emits glucose and intakes oxygen and energy from the Sun.
What is Cellular Respiration?
Cellular Respiration is a set of reactions and processes that take place in the cells of organisms to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP
What is Photosynthesis?
- Photosynthesis is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy from the Sun.
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Equation for Photosynthesis
How it plays role?
6CO2 + 6H20 + (energy) → C6H12O6 + 6O2
Photosynthesis plays an important role in supplying energy to living things. Without the process of photosynthesis, plants would not be able to survive since no source of energy would be given to them
Inputs: Carbon Dioxide, Water,Light
Outputs:Glucose, Oxygen,Heat.
This is the equation for photosynthesis. It shows the process in which plants and some bacteria produce glucose from carbon dioxide using energy from sunlight
Driving Question
Design of Biosphere
How can we as environmental engineering consultants use our knowledge of photosynthesis, cellular respiration and the carbon cycle to design and create a working biosphere model?
When designing the biosphere our purpose was to:
- Experiment with different plants and animals
- Build something that will allow life to be maintained in it
- Figure out strategies for best results with organisms
Thank you For Watching and Listening :)
Biosphere #3
by Leija , Gloria , Marica , Hamsa