Lesson 4 - Human Interference: Stores + Fluxes Flashcards
1
Q
Which major stores have increased due to anthropogenic influence?
A
Atmosphere
Ocean
Land
2
Q
Which stores have undergone the most significant increase?
A
Atmosphere - 240 PgC
Ocean - 155 PgC
3
Q
Which major stores have decreased due to anthropogenic influence?
A
Vegetation
Fossil fuels
4
Q
Which stores have undergone the most significant decrease?
A
Fossil fuels- -365 PgC
Veg - -30 PgC
5
Q
Which major fluxes have been affected by anthropogenic influences?
A
Atmosphere to Ocean
Ocean to Atmosphere
Land to Atmosphere
6
Q
Why have land to atmosphere fluxes increased?
A
Fossil fuel consumption
7
Q
Which fluxes have undergone the most significant increase?
A
Ocean - Atmosphere - 17.7 PgC
Atmosphere - Ocean - 20 PgC
