Lithosphere - Major Store Of Carbon Flashcards
1
Q
What does it include?
A
The crust and the uppermost mantle
2
Q
How is carbon stored in the lithosphere?(2 ways)
A
- inorganic
- organic
3
Q
What are the inorganic forms?
A
Fossil fuels, oil shale and carbonate based sedimentary deposits like limestone
4
Q
What are organic forms of carbon?
A
Litter, organic matter and humid substances
5
Q
How much do marine sediments contain up to?
A
100 million GtC
6
Q
How much does soil organic matter contain up to?
A
1,500 to 1,600 GtC
7
Q
How much do fossil fuel deposits contain?
A
4,100 GtC
8
Q
How much does peat contain?
A
250 GtC
