Chapter 3: Carbon Cycle Flashcards
1
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Processes involving living organisms
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Photosynthesis > Respiration > Decomposition
2
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Carbon is transferred between the atmosphere and ocean
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Exchange
3
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Carbon combines with calcium ions in the water to form calcium carbonate, eventually forming limestone and dolomite rock
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Sedimentation
4
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Organic carbon from dead biomass is incorporated into ocean sediments and becomes fossilized over millions of years
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Burial
5
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Mining of fossil fuels by humans
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Extraction
6
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Burning of fossil fuels
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Combustion
7
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Largest carbon sink
A
Sedimentary rocks
8
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Second largest carbon sink
A
Ocean
9
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3 portions of carbon cycle
A
Photosynthesis and Respiration
Exchange, Sedimentation, and Burial
Extraction and Combustion
10
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Human activity
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Deforestation