Earths Carbon Cycle and thermostat Flashcards
1
Q
How much CO2 is in Earths atmosphere?
A
0.0006% is in Earths atmosphere thanks to carbon cycle.
2
Q
where is CO2 outgassed from?
A
volcanoes
3
Q
what is CO2 dissolved in?
A
rainwater, oceans
4
Q
What happens if Earth is too cold?
A
Less CO2 is dissolved making the atmosphere warm up
5
Q
What happends if the planet is too warm?
A
more CO2 is dissolved, less greenhouse effect, cooling down the atmosphere.
