Carbon Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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Carbon
A
Exists as solid, liquid or gas transferring via biochemical processes
2
Q
Residence Time
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Time spent by carbon in any store.
i.e. Oceans or Biosphere
3
Q
Anthropogenic Carbon Output
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30 billion metric tons yearly via the burning of fossil fuels
4
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Volcanic Carbon Output
A
130-380 million metric tons yearly
5
Q
Carbon Outputs
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6
Q
The role of soil
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Soil stores 20-30% of carbon globally.
It can act as a carbon store or releaser, dependant on climate and soil type.
