cold and warm conditions Flashcards
1
Q
how do cold conditions affect carbon cycle
A
- 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
2
Q
how do warm conditions affect carbon cycle
A
-melting permafrost, realises gases e.g methane, engances greenhouse effect, positive feedback