1.1 - Carbon Cycle Flashcards
1
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Biogeochemical Carbon Cycle
A
The process of various carbon compounds interchanging amongst layers of the earth.
2
Q
Different Carbon Sources
A
Hydrosphere - Deep Ocean Stores
Lithosphere - Sedimentary Rock Store
Biosphere - Terrestrial Ecosystem Store
Long-Term - Fossil Fuel Carbon Organic Store
3
Q
Different Carbon Fluxes
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Biosphere - Photosynthesis
Hydrosphere - Evaporation
Human-Induced - Land-use change
Fast Flux - Respiration/Fire
4
Q
Evidence Of Humans Influencing Carbon Cycle
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Factors like respiration have increased due to increase population and fires have increased due to human development