Biological Carbon Sequestration on Land and in Oceans (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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What are the 3 types of ocean carbon pumps?
What are the 3 types of ocean carbon pumps?
Biological, Carbonate, Physical
Key organisms driving biological carbon pump
Key organisms driving biological carbon pump
Phytoplankton
% of carbon reaching seafloor (biological pump)
% of carbon reaching seafloor (biological pump)
0.1%
What phytoplankton are known as
What phytoplankton are known as
Base of marine food web
Material marine organisms use for shells
Material marine organisms use for shells
CaCO3 (calcium carbonate)
Sediment from carbonate pump
Sediment from carbonate pump
Limestone sediments
Water temp & CO2 absorption relationship
Water temp & CO2 absorption relationship
Colder water absorbs more CO2
High latitude vs tropical ocean CO2
High latitude vs tropical ocean CO2
Cold high latitude absorb; warm tropical release
How plants take in carbon
How plants take in carbon
Photosynthesis
Factors determining soil carbon storage
Factors determining soil carbon storage
Climate, soil type, management & use