Carbon Cycle

Question 1

Define the carbon cycle?

Answer 1

The carbon cycle is the process where carbon is exchanged between atmosphere, oceans, biosphere through different process.

Question 2

What are carbon sinks?

Answer 2

Carbon sinks are reservoirs that absorb carbon from the atmosphere.

Question 3

Describe the ocean carbon pumps (biological pump)?

Answer 3

Ocean pump is the process by which carbon dioxide is dissolved into the surface waters and it transported to the deep ocean through sinking organic matter storing the carbon for long periods.