Carbon Flashcards
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Definition - Carbon Cycle
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Exchange of carbon between the atmosphere, terrestrial biosphere, oceans and sediments
2
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Definition : Carbon Fluxes
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movement / transfer of carbon between stores creating cycles
3
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Carbon Store 1 - T…
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Terrestrial: carbon stored on Earth (mantle, soil, plants)
4
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Carbon store 2: O…
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Oceanic: carbon stored in the oceans
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Carbon store 3: A
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Atmospheric: Carbon stored in a layer of gasses surrounding the planet
6
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Why is carbon important?
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Building block of life as it regulates climate to prevent earth from freezing
