Global distributions of carbon Flashcards
1
Q
In the lithosphere
A
Marine sediments
Sedimentary rocks
Soil organic matter
Fossil fuel deposits
2
Q
In the hydrosphere
A
Oceanic carbon
3
Q
In the biosphere
A
Plants Plant litter Soil hummus Peat Animals
4
Q
In the atmosphere
A
Trace gas
(highest for 20 million years)
(global warming is attributed to human activity)