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The importance of water and carbon for life on Earth, and Interrelationships between the water and carbon cycles
Online Lesson | 14 Oct 2026 | Start: 17:00 | DURATION: 1 HOUR Specification content
3.1.1.4 Water, carbon, climate and life on Earth
The key role of the carbon and water stores and cycles in supporting life on Earth with reference to climate. The relationship between the water cycle and carbon cycle in the atmosphere.
Learning outcomes
This lesson will help students to understand:
- Students to understand the significance of water (water vapour and clouds) and carbon (CO2) as greenhouse gases.
- Students to understand the dominance of CO2 in controlling the scale of the greenhouse effect.
Suggested timing
1 hour
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Course Module: Water and carbon cycles (Autumn 1) | Lesson The importance of water and carbon for life on Earth, and Interrelationships between the water and carbon cycles :
Online Lesson | 14 Oct 2026 | Start: 17:00 | DURATION: 1 HOUR
Specification content
3.1.1.4 Water, carbon, climate and life on Earth
The key role of the carbon and water stores and cycles in supporting life on Earth with reference to climate. The relationship between the water cycle and carbon cycle in the atmosphere.
Learning outcomes
This lesson will help students to understand:
- Students to understand the significance of water (water vapour and clouds) and carbon (CO2) as greenhouse gases.
- Students to understand the dominance of CO2 in controlling the scale of the greenhouse effect.
Suggested timing
1 hour
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