Carbon Cycle 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is an ecotron and how can they be used
A
Ecotron is a specifically controlled plot of land in an artificial chamber, can use them to study changes in climate, effects of changes in C02
2
Q
What are effects of deforestation on carbon cycle
A
Effects of deforestation on carbon cycle are:
Cutting down forests causes increase in C02 as photosynthesis levels drop.
More C02 released if discarded branches are left to rot.
3
Q
What is role of decomposers in carbon cycle
A
Role of decomposers in carbon cycle is:
Decomposers break down organic material and respire, which releases C02 into atmosphere.