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Lesson 77 of 84 · Earth's History
ExperimentTypes of Rocks: Metamorphic (Part 3)
What You'll Learn
The carbon cycle describes how carbon moves through atmosphere, biosphere, oceans, and rocks. Human activities like burning fossil fuels add extra carbon to the atmosphere.
Key Words
- atmosphere
- humidity
- barometer
Materials Needed
- sand
- clay
- water
Safety First
- Tie back long hair before starting the experiment.
- Protect your work surface with newspaper or plastic.
- Adult supervision recommended.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: The carbon cycle describes how carbon moves through atmosphere, biosphere, oceans, and rocks. Human activities like burning fossil fuels add extra carbon to the atmosphere.
Step 2 — Do
Repeat the experiment two more times for accuracy.
Step 3 — Observe
Note any unexpected results.
Step 4 — Record
Share your findings with the class or a partner.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3How do fossils form?