cold and warm conditions Flashcards

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how do cold conditions affect carbon cycle

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  • cold rainwater has more co2, chemical weathering is active
  • forest coverage, affects photosynthesis etc
  • more water stored as ice, less transferred to oceans
  • soil is frozen
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how do warm conditions affect carbon cycle

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-melting permafrost, realises gases e.g methane, engances greenhouse effect, positive feedback

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