Global Distribution Size Ans Major Stores Of Carbon Flashcards
1
Q
Carbon itself
A
Forms more compounds than any other elements
Found in all organisms
Enables food to be provided for plants and animals
2
Q
Some carbon compounds
A
Carbon dioxide - found in atmosphere
Methane - greenhouse gas in atmosphere
Calcium carbonate - found in rocks
Hydrocarbons - found in rocks
3
Q
Subsystems and stores of carbon
A
LHPCAB
lithosphere - largest store 99.9%
Hydrosphere- approx 0.04%