What does CO2 do to soil?

Answer 1

The carbon emissions rise up and release their greenhouse gases and add to the greenhouse effect which keeps a sustainable lifestyle for the earth. The extra pollution is causing global warming.

Answer 2

Put simply, The carbon dioxide (CO2) is adsorbed through the tiny stomata openings on the underside of plant leaves. Photosynthesis in the plant leaf uses light energy to combine the CO2 with water (H2O). This produces hydrocarbons (hydrogen plus carbon). The by-product of this process is oxygen (O2) gas which is liberated into the atmosphere through the same openings under the leaves. The hydrocarbons are processed within the plant into cellulose and carbohydrates the physical structure of the plant. There is a balance between the above and below ground parts of a plant. Roots and shoots, leaves etc. The fastest way to get carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and into the soil is by growing mixed pastures of perennial legumes and grasses. Every time the pasture is eaten down there is a self pruning dieback of the fine roots till the plant is back in balance. As the plant regrows it pumps another crop of roots into the soil. If the soil can be physically loosened at this time and soil moisture is adequate and warmth is present the dead roots become a food supply for aerobic soil organisms that produce humus which consists of very stable relatively massive biological molecules that have the ability to hold mineral nutrients, salts in a form that is both available to the plants yet is not water soluble. This process is describing the creation of living and biologically fertile soil. The reverse of this process is in my opinion the primary cause of salinity. The destruction of the biological fertility and humus content of soil causes salinity and incidentally is a precursor to soil erosion, both wind and water.

Answer 3

The burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity releases carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas that is building up in the atmosphere. The increased levels of this gas (and some other gases) means that some of it is absorbed by clouds and rain. This rain then falls to the ground as acid rain, thus affecting the soil.

Answer 4

CO2 in the soil can lower the pH levels, making the soil more acidic. This can have negative effects on the growth and health of plants. Additionally, increased levels of CO2 in soil can affect microbial communities and nutrient cycling processes.

Answer 5

it increases its acidity by forming a weak carbonic acid * * * *