Impact Of The Carbon Cycle On Regional Climates

Question 1

what is the impact of the carbon cycle on regional climates (tropical rainforests)?

Answer 1

tropical rainforests have high rates of photosynthesis and respiration which leads to greater humidity, cloud cover and precipitation

deforestation reduces photosynthesis and respiration, further reducing humidity and cloud cover and precipitation

Question 2

what is the impact of the carbon cycle on regional climates (oceans)?

Answer 2

warmer oceans means more plankton grow

warmer oceans store less co2 as carbon sequestration is dependent on a cooler ocean. so warmer temperatures lessen the oceans effectiveness as carbon sinks

Question 3

what type of temperature must the ocean be to be a successful carbon sequester?

Answer 3

cold (more effective sinks when cold too)