¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬The Earth is a vast and mysterious planet that we are only just beginning to understand. There are many cycles and forces that go hand in hand in creating different environments on Earth. In this essay we will review the five main cycles, the cycles of the atmosphere, the sun, the water/ocean, the wind, and the Earth. We will also see how the cycles interact and work together to form one of the most biodiverse planets in our galaxy. The atmospheric cycle primarily focuses on the atmosphere, the chemicals it contains, and how it affects climate and weather. The atmosphere itself contains many gases important to life on Earth. Some of them are gases that help the environment and humans, while others harm our environment and do not benefit humans. Carbon dioxide, methane and chlorofluorocarbon are gases that are harmful to the environment. These gases are also called greenhouse gases because they trap heat inside the Earth and accelerate global warming. Methane and chlorofluorocarbon are the most harmful to the Earth because they damage the ozone layer and very effectively accelerate global warming. Carbon dioxide is not that harmful because plants have the ability to get rid of it and is necessary for life on Earth. But excessive amounts can trigger the greenhouse effect and accelerate global warming. As of today, there are 720 gigatons of carbon in the atmosphere. This is far more than the normal amount of carbon dioxide on Earth, accelerating global warming. Carbon dioxide is also involved in the carbon cycle, which is responsible for moving carbon through the environment and into the atmosphere. The first stage of the carbon cycle corresponds to the recycling of carbon in the environment by photosynthesis and plants. ...... middle of paper ...... with warm currents or a general amount of warm water, are more likely to be hit by tropical storms. The ocean can also change the environment when tsunamis occur. These large waves move across the ocean and hit land, but unlike normal waves which recede when they hit land, tsunamis continue miles inland. The ocean cycle is also responsible for the movement of nutrients through the environment. As tides move through the ocean, they suck up nutrients from the sea floor. These nutrients are then transported by currents around the world. This is how the ocean cycle plays a role in the environment and on Earth. The Earth cycle also plays an important role in the Earth and our environment. The Earth cycle plays an important role in natural disasters, geological processes and nutrient transfer. The transfer of