carbon cycle Flashcards
1
Q
what is meant by carbon cycle?
A
continuous movement of carbon
2
Q
where is it held?
A
lithosphere, hydosphere, cryosphere, biosphere, atmosphere
3
Q
quantity of matter…
A
stay the same
4
Q
anthropogenic co2
A
carbon dioxide generated by human activity
5
Q
carbon sequestration
A
capture of co2 from the atmosphere or capture anthropogenic co2 from large scale stationary sources like power plants before it is released to the atmosphere - once got put into longterm storage
6
Q
carbon sink
A
a store of carbon that absorbs more than it releases
7
Q
fluxing
A
transfer of carbon
