Link between water and carbon Flashcards

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Atmosphere

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CO2 plays a role in photosynthesis by terrestrial plants. Plants extract water from soil and transpire. Water is evaporated from oceans to atmosphere and CO2 is exchanged

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Oceans

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Ocean acidity increases when exchanges of CO2 are not in balance

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Vegetation

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Water availability influences rates of photosynthesis. Temps and rainfall affect decomposition rates and the release of CO2

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