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How is carbon stored long and short term away from the atmosphere?
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How does forests make the climate pleasant?
They 're-cycle' carbon dioxide. They 'lock' the carbon away, while releasing oxygen back into the atmosphere.
Where does the carbon in CO2 go Doesn't gravity and rain clean the CO2 from the atmosphere?
No. Carbon dioxide is thoroughly mixed into the atmosphere and cannot separate from the air simply though gravity. Some carbon dioxide does go into water to become locked away in carbonate minerals, but the primary way of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is through photosynthesis, a process by which plants and algae convert water and carbon dioxide into sugar and oxygen. Currently we are producing more carbon dioxide than the plants can absorb, resulting in an increase in the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
How does carbon get into the atmophere?
Well, the Co2 turns into slightly visible fumes and burns away at the atmosphere (o- zone layer)
Does burning fossil fuels affect the carbon cycle?
Yes, the carbon cycle is responsible for moving carbon in and out of the atmosphere. It normally works carefully so there is always the right balance, because carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is a greenhouse that helps to keep the earth comfortably warm. Burning fossil fuels releases age-old carbon that has been hidden away for millions of years. Releasing it now imposes an extra burden on the carbon cycle which is unable to keep it balanced. This is why carbon dioxide levels and rising and the atmosphere is warming.
How can using bio fuel help to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
Bio fuel emits carbon dioxide (CO2) that was removed from the atmosphere when the plant grew (this year, probably). Fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) emit carbon dioxide that has been hidden away for millions of years. So using biofuel instead of fossil fuel means that less carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere.
How does respiration affect the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
Respiration, breathing, has no effect on the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. This is part of the natural carbon cycle. Burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) releases carbon dioxide that has been hidden away for millions of years. This extra gas is increasing in the atmosphere.
When you burn vegetation how does it affect carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?
Burning vegetation adds to the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. However, that carbon dioxide was recently removed from the air when the plants were growing, so burning vegetation is carbon neutral.Burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), of course, releases extra carbon dioxide that has been hidden away for 300 million years.
What composed earth early atmosphere?
Earth's first atmosphere contained hydrogen and helium but this was soon stripped away. Another atmosphere began to form and contained hydrogen, water vapour, methane, ammonia, nitrogen and carbon dioxide among other gases.
What components composed earth's early atmosphere?
Earth's first atmosphere contained hydrogen and helium but this was soon stripped away. Another atmosphere began to form and contained hydrogen, water vapour, methane, ammonia, nitrogen and carbon dioxide among other gases.
What causes more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
Burning fossil fuels like coal and oil (as we do to power our vehicles and to produce electricity) releases extra carbon dioxide that has been hidden away underground for millions of years.
What happens to information in short-term memory that is not further processed or rehearsed?
The information in short-term memory that is not further processed or rehearsed decays or fades away. Information is stored in short-term memory for approximately 20 to 30 seconds.
What is the effect of burning wood and coal?
Burning wood and coal add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, where it joins other greenhouse gases to contribute to the greenhouse effect. Burning wood may only release carbon that has been stored for some years, depending on the age of the tree. Burning wood will usually not add to the normal carbon cycle, especially if another tree is growing in its place. Burning coal, however, releases carbon dioxide that has been hidden away underground for millions of years. This extra carbon disrupts the natural carbon cycle and is causing the enhanced, or accelerated greenhouse effect which is causing the present global warming.
