Sulfur Cycle

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Importance

• Sulfur is part of an amino acid important to diet
• Sulfur is needed for plants growth

Locks

• Sulfur can be locked in plants and rocks

Human Impact

• Burning of coal releases large amounts of sulfur dioxide which can mixed with water and make acid rain
• Acid rain can also be cause by metal mining and road construction

Facts

• Cycles in a gas and sedimentary cycle
• It is needed by all living organisms
• Cycle begins with the weathering of rocks

Process

• The more important part of the sulfur cycle occurs in the ground, but sulfur can be found in the atmosphere too. 
• When it is found in the atmosphere, sulfuric acid or sulfur dioxide. 
• The sulfuric acid falls to the earth as acid rain. 
• The amount of sulfate in the soil increases and causes problems for the environment.
• Most of the sulfur on earth is an elemental sulfur, and some bacteria can can oxidize (combine with oxygen) the sulfur into sulfate. 
• Sulfate can be used by plants to make proteins. 
• When plants die, microorganisms turn the proteins into hydrogen oxide which can oxidize into elemental sulfur. 
• Anerobic bacteria can change sulfate into hydrogen sulfide.
• This can take place in waterlogged soil, this is where hydrogen sulfide can create high toxic levels. 
• Sulfur can return to the atmosphere through volcanic eruptions

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My name is Brianna, I like cats and Netflix. I also enjoy nice walks through the orchard and learning about science and stuff, which is a reason why I am taking this course. Plus I am going into the medical field so it is kinda a smart thing to take in high school. I am hoping to learn a lot of new things and get prepared for the AP test which, if I get a good enough score, will give me college credits.