spec points Flashcards

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human and physical factors in the amazon carbon cycle

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deforestation, farming

temperature, orgnanic matter in the soil, mineral composition of the rocks, vegetation

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human and physical factors in the amazon water cycle

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deforestation, farming, madeira floods

temperature, relief, rock porosity and permeability

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human and physical factors in the tundra carbon cycle

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oil and gas industry, housing

temperature, organic matter in the soil, vegetation, mineral composition of the rocks

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human and physical factors in the tundra water cycle

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oil and gas industry, housing

temperature, relief, rock porosity and permeability

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human factors can enhance and disturb the natural processes and stores in the water and carbon cycle

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land use changes, urbanisation, farming, forestry

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human factors can enhance and disturb the natural processes and stores in the carbon cycle

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fossil fuel consumption and carbon sequestration

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human factors can enhance and disturb the natural processes and stores in the water cycle

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water extraction

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8
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short term changes

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diurnal and seasonal

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9
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long term changes

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glacial and interglacial

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10
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human activities changing availability of carbon

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fossil fuels, acidification, soil erosion

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human activity changing availability of water

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deforestation and urbanisation, increase demand, over pumping of aquifers

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impact of long term climate change (carbon)

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permafrost, decomposers, trees(ps), oceans (acidification)

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impact of long term climate change (water)

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evtp, cryosphere, extreme weather

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global management strategies of carbon cycle

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afforestation, wetland restoration, improving agricultural practices, and reducing emissions (carbon trading and international agreements)

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global management strategies of water cycle

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improving forestry techniques, water allocations for domestic, industrial and agricultural use and drainage basin planning

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