Carbon Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main processes in the carbon cycle?
A
Photosynthesis Respiration Food Webs Fossilisation Combustion
2
Q
How can humans affect the carbon cycle?
A
Changes in photosynthesis Changes in aerobic respiration Changes in anaerobic respiration Carbonic acid concentration in the sea Methane releases from fossil fuels Combustion Biomass movements
3
Q
How can sustainable management of the carbon cycle be established?
A
Conservation of biomass carbon stores
Use of alternative to fossil fuels
Carbon sequestration
Carbon Capture and Storage
4
Q
How can pre and post combustion technology be changed?
A
Pre - change of fuel or the way it is combusted
Post - removal from exhaust gases
