The importance of soils in the carbon cycle? Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
How much carbon is stored in soils?
A
2,700 Gigatonnes
2
Q
What are the two main types of soil carbon?
A
Biomass and non-biomass
3
Q
How much has been lost in the world’s soil since agriculture?
A
133 Gt of carbon, this accounts for 8%
4
Q
Why does the world need more resilient soils?
A
To produce about 70% more food by 2050 to feed an estimated 9 billion people
