Carbon Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Silicate weathering net equation
A
CO2 + CaSiO3 ⇄ CaCO3 + SiO2
2
Q
How do trees accelerate chemical weathering?
A
Litter decomposes to CO2
Roots secrete acids (protons) to maintain electrostatic balance
Plants recirculate water
Forests “make their own rain”
Plants anchor soils, slowing down erosion
