Uses of Carbon For Life On Earth Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of carbon stores?
A
Oceans (as dissolved CO2), atmosphere (as a gas) and biosphere
2
Q
Why is carbon the building block of life?
A
Life is built on large molecules of carbon atoms like carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acids
3
Q
Carbon as an economic resource?
A
Fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas power the global economy
Oil is used as a raw material in manufactoring paint, plastics etc.
Crops/ trees stores a large amount of carbon which can be used for timber, food, paper etc.
