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CO2 is a heavy gas, so it tends to sink. This is why pits or shafts in mines tend to collect the gas. You climb down into the pit just fine, but then you find yourself panting from lack of oxygen, you pass out, and suffocate to death.
Winds buoy CO2 aloft, in much the same way wind picks up leaves, dust, and light weight debris. So CO2 gets evenly distributed in the atmosphere's lower layers. Concentrations in cities, particularly along busy streets, may range from 400 to 600 parts per million. Of course the global average is now very close to 400 ppm, and at the rate we are consuming fossil fuels we will pass 500 ppm before 2050.
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What reservoir is dissolved in carbon dioxide most abundant?
The most abundant reservoir of dissolved carbon dioxide is the Earth's oceans. Carbon dioxide is absorbed by seawater where it forms carbonic acid, contributing to ocean acidification. This process plays a crucial role in the global carbon cycle.
What greenhouse gas used to make up most of earths early atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide used to make up most of Earth's early atmosphere.
How long ago did the atmosphere on earth have the most carbon dioxide?
The atmosphere on Earth had the most carbon dioxide around 300 million years ago during the Carboniferous period. This period is known for high levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide which supported the growth of lush forests and high oxygen levels.
What is 6 of the most abundant gases?
The most abundant gases in the Earth atmosphere are: nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, neon, helium.
An increase in which gas would cause the most greenhouse warming of Earth's atmosphere?
An increase in carbon dioxide would contribute the most to greenhouse warming of Earth's atmosphere due to its high abundance and long atmospheric lifetime. Other important greenhouse gases include methane and water vapor, but their warming effects are generally less significant compared to carbon dioxide.
Where is most of the Earth's carbon located in what form?
Most of the Earth's carbon is located in the atmosphere. It is in the form of carbon dioxide
Where is most of earth's carbon located?
In the atmosphere, in the form of carbon dioxide
Where is the most of the Earth's carbon located and in what form?
A majority of the earths carbon is located in the ocean.
Where is most of the Earth located?
In the atmosphere, in the form of carbon dioxide
Where is most of the earths carbon located and in what from?
Most of the Earth's carbon is located in the oceans, in the form of dissolved carbon dioxide and carbonate ions. Additionally, a significant amount of carbon is stored in rocks and sedimentary deposits, such as limestone and fossil fuels.
Where is most of earth carbon?
In the atmosphere, in the form of carbon dioxide
Where is the most carbon located on earth?
The most carbon on Earth is found in sedimentary rocks, primarily in the form of carbonate minerals like limestone. Additionally, the oceans hold a significant amount of carbon in the form of dissolved carbon dioxide and carbonate ions.
Where is the most of the earths carbon located?
In the atmosphere, in the form of carbon dioxide
What gas is the most harmful and most beneficial to life on Earth?
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon in the atmosphere is most often found as which of the following compounds?
List the compounds so I can answer your question. I would imagine Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide would be the first 2.
Where is most Earth's carbon located and in what form?
A majority of the earths carbon is located in the ocean.
What is the 5th most abundant gas in the earth's atmosphere?
This gas is carbon dioxide: 0,039 445 %.
