The Carbon Cycle (Leaving Cert CASD): Flashcards
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Carbon cycle
Carbon cycle
Process moving carbon between plants, animals, minerals & atmosphere
Main form of carbon in atmosphere
Main form of carbon in atmosphere
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Earth's carbon system type
Earth's carbon system type
Closed system - carbon doesn't enter or leave Earth
Photosynthesis carbon process
Photosynthesis carbon process
Plants absorb CO₂ & convert to organic compounds
Respiration carbon process
Respiration carbon process
Plants & animals release CO₂ back to atmosphere
Carbon sinks
Carbon sinks
Places where carbon is stored away from atmosphere
Burning fossil fuels effect
Burning fossil fuels effect
Releases ancient stored carbon as CO₂ into atmosphere
% of CO₂ absorbed by oceans
% of CO₂ absorbed by oceans
30%
CO₂ as greenhouse gas role
CO₂ as greenhouse gas role
Traps heat in Earth's atmosphere
Decomposition carbon effect
Decomposition carbon effect
Releases stored carbon back to atmosphere as CO₂