Water and Carbon cycles: The carbon cycle

Question 1

What is acidification?

Answer 1

The gradual reduction of pH f the oceans, use to dissolving carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Question 2

Define carbon fluxes:

Answer 2

The movement of carbon between stores:

Question 3

Define choke points:

Answer 3

Points in the logistics of energy and fuel that are prone to restriction.

Question 4

Define energy pathway:

Answer 4

The movement of energy from its extraction or source, through pipes, freight logistics or cabling.

Question 5

Define energy players:

Answer 5

Key companies and individuals who own, distribute and sell energy and energy sources.

Question 6

Define enhanced greenhouse effect:

Answer 6

The build-up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, reducing the amount of solar radiation reflected into space.

Question 7

Define inorganic carbon:

Answer 7

Carbon stored in carbonated rocks.

Question 8

Define nuclear fusion:

Answer 8

he process of joining atomic nuclei together, to produce energy

Question 9

Define organic carbon:

Answer 9

Carbon stored in plant martial and living organisms.

Question 10

Define outgassing:

Answer 10

The release of dissolved carbon dioxide