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Carbon dioxide, also known as CO2, is what is known as a greenhouse gas; it tends to retain heat and to make the Earth warmer.

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What role does carbon dioxide play in forming limestone as a chemical precipitate?

The reaction is:Ca(OH)2 + CO2 = CaCO3 + H2O


What is the basic role of CO2 in photosynthesis?

CO2 is fixed or incorporated into organic molecules.


How has co2 effected climate change?

CO2 has affected climate change, by thickening the atmosphere - this causes more radiation emitted by the sun to become trapped within the atmosphere, instead of reflecting back into space.


What is the role of CO2 in the atmosphere?

It used in carbon cycle.


How are emimmions from gas affecting are climate?

The greenhouse effect is where gasses (water vapor, CO2) trapping heat in the atmosphere. More gas emissions means more CO2 could lead to the conclusion that the temperature will get warmer However this has yet to be proven and we are not sure that CO2 is the cause of the climate change. (There are other competing theories involving the sun cycles)

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What role does man made processors play in the carbon cycle?

causing co2 levels to rise


Do volcanic activity and burning fossils fuel play a role in the carbon cycle?

Yes, both add CO2 to our atmosphere


What role does carbon dioxide play in forming limestone as a chemical precipitate?

The reaction is:Ca(OH)2 + CO2 = CaCO3 + H2O


What role do the bacteria play in the carbon cycle?

Bacteria eat dead organic matter and release trapped carbon atoms as CO2.


Why is the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change so concerned about the emission of CO2?

As atmospheric CO2 is considered the major cause of climate change it is only natural that the Panel on Climate Change should be concerned with processes that affect it.


How do trees stabilize climate?

In theory, (if you want to go with this specific interpretation) climate change is caused by greenhouse gasses like CO2. Trees use CO2 for respiration. They are taking out the gasses we produce, stabilizing the climate.


What role does the oceans play in the carbon cycle?

Oceans are able to absorb maximum amount of CO2 from air . then this absorbed CO2 is taken by plant inside Ocean. by this way oceans are helpful in carbon cycle.


Why should you conserve plants that soround us?

As u all know plants take in co2 and release o2 they contol the rate of co2 in the atmosphere. They play a major role in earths climatic condition.


How does too much CO2 in the atmosphere effect the climate?

CO2 is a greenhouse gas. Too much CO2 in the atmosphere will make the climate hotter because it acts like a 'greenhouse' or blanket as it insulates heat in the atmosphere. CO2 allows heat to pass into the atmosphere but it doesn't allow heat to pass out into space. Too much CO2 in the atmosphere would trap the heat in the atmosphere, causing climate change.


What is the basic role of CO2 in photosynthesis?

CO2 is fixed or incorporated into organic molecules.


Is there a strong connection between CO2 emissions and global climate change?

There is a strong connection between CO2 emissions and global climate change. Read the NASA website link below.


What is important to prevent from pullution of environment by producing coal electricity?

When burning coal to generate electricity, carbon dioxide (CO2) is formed. CO2 is one o the greenhouse gases supposed to be causing climate change. Sequestration of CO2 is where the CO2 is captured and returned to the earth for storage. This prevents the CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere and potentially causing climate change.