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Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide leads to increased ocean acidification, as CO2 is absorbed by seawater, forming carbonic acid. This process decreases the availability of carbonate ions, which are crucial for corals to build their calcium carbonate skeletons. As a result, coral reefs experience reduced growth rates and weakened structures, making them more vulnerable to bleaching and environmental stressors. Ultimately, this threatens the biodiversity and ecosystems that rely on healthy coral reefs.
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What evidence indicates that the rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are caused by the combustion of fossil fuels?
the average global temp and the atmospheric co2 level has risen
How will an increase in carbon dioxide most likely affect earth?
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that in normal concentrations helps keep the earth at a comfortable temperature, suitable for human existence. Scientists tell us that the increase in the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide since pre-industrial times has been accompanied by a gradual increase in average global temperatures. They warn that the rate of increase is rising rapidly and will result in extreme global warming and climate change unless we reduce our carbon dioxide emissions.
What process of the carbon cycle is likely causing the increase in carbon dioxide levels in carbon dioxide levels?
The increase in carbon dioxide levels is primarily caused by the process of combustion, where fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas are burned for energy. This releases stored carbon into the atmosphere in the form of CO2. Additionally, deforestation contributes to rising CO2 levels by reducing the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis. These human activities significantly enhance the natural carbon cycle, leading to higher atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations.
How does carbon dioxide affect the hydrosphere?
Carbon dioxide absorbed by the oceans can lead to ocean acidification, which can harm marine life such as corals and shellfish. Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can also contribute to global warming, leading to rising sea levels and changes in ocean currents that can impact the hydrosphere.
Can you see carbon dioxide rising from fire?
Nope - the gas is colourless !
What do scientists think will happen if the Earth's atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are doubled?
Scientists predict that doubling the Earth's atmospheric carbon dioxide levels would lead to a significant increase in global temperatures, resulting in more severe climate change. This could cause widespread impacts such as rising sea levels, more frequent and intense extreme weather events, and disruptions to ecosystems and biodiversity. Efforts to limit carbon dioxide emissions are crucial in order to mitigate these potential consequences.
How has the greenhouse effect been improved?
Unfortunately the enhanced greenhouse effect has not improved. Carbon dioxide and methane levels are continuing to rise, with the rise in carbon dioxide levels actually rising at an exponential rate. The one small piece of good news is that methane levels are currently rising at a much slower rate than they had been. There is hope that we can also slow the rise in the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide, but only if we as individuals do more, and our governments develop the political courage to take the action they know must sooner or later be taken.
Is the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide currently decreasing due to human activities?
No, the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide is increasing due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. This leads to the trapping of heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming and climate change.
Why aren't atomospheric levels of carbon dioxide rising as rapidly as might be expected based on the increased output of carbon dioxide resulting from human activites?
Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are not matching the increasing amounts humans are putting into the air because the carbon cycle is actually able to remove about 55% of the extra carbon dioxide from our burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas). Land, plants and ocean have removed more than half of our pollution.A:This is a very difficult question to answer because there are too many factors that can affect our atmosphere, my personal views are affected by an article i read about how different air content affected how plants grow. i don't know how accurate the article was but it seems the more carbon dioxide in are atmosphere the more plants consume and grow therefore producing more oxygen, statistics have proven today that roughly 30% of earth's landmasses are covered in trees, then take into account that a very large amount is covered in other plant life ie grass, mosses, flowers, bushes. so to truly answer this question more research needs to be done on how the plants are affected by atmospheric content and how much they affect it in return as they consume a lot of carbon dioxide from our atmosphere.
How do forests affect the temperature?
Forests (and all vegetation) remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This reduces the effects of the enhanced greenhouse effect, slowing the rising temperatures of global warming.
Why has the carbon dioxide level of the atmosphere been rising for more then 150 years?
The increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels over the past 150 years is primarily due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. These activities release more CO2 than natural sinks can absorb, leading to a build-up of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Is carbon dioxide heavy or light?
Carbon dioxide is heavier than air because of its higher molecular weight. It tends to sink and accumulate in low-lying areas rather than rising in the atmosphere.
