6.1 biogeochemical carbon cycle Flashcards

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What is biogeochemical carbon cycle

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Biological and chemical processes determine just how much carbon available on earth’s surface stored or releases at any one time

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Role in organisms in biogeochemical carbon cycle

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Maintaining efficient running of this system, cuz control overall balance between storage, release, transfer and absorption

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four key processes in biogeochemical carbon cycle

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Photosynthesis
Removing CO2 from atmosphere

Respiration
Releasing CO2 into atmosphere as animals consume plant and breathe

Decomposition
Breaking down organic matter and releasing CO2 into soil

Combustion of biomass and fossil fuels

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