carbon cycle Flashcards

1
Q

what is meant by carbon cycle?

A

continuous movement of carbon

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2
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where is it held?

A

lithosphere, hydosphere, cryosphere, biosphere, atmosphere

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3
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quantity of matter…

A

stay the same

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4
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anthropogenic co2

A

carbon dioxide generated by human activity

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5
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carbon sequestration

A

capture of co2 from the atmosphere or capture anthropogenic co2 from large scale stationary sources like power plants before it is released to the atmosphere - once got put into longterm storage

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6
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carbon sink

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a store of carbon that absorbs more than it releases

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7
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fluxing

A

transfer of carbon

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