Amazon physical factors affecting stores and flows of Carbon #5 Flashcards
1
Q
How much carbon is stored as biomass?
A
60%
2
Q
How much carbon is stored in total?
A
100 billion tonnes
3
Q
What does the carbon cycle between?
A
Forest, organisms and atmosphere
4
Q
What is the cause of rapid decomposition?
A
High temps and humidity
5
Q
Where is a major regional carbon store situated?
A
West outcrops of limestone
