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How did carbon in the atmosphere get into the shells of mussels?
Mussels absorb carbon into their shells from the ocean water. The carbon is in the form of calcium carbonate, which mussels extract from the water to build their shells. When carbon dioxide in the atmosphere dissolves in the ocean, it forms carbonic acid, which can break down to release carbonate ions that mussels use to create their shells.
How does carbon from the ocean get into shells that settle on the ocean floor?
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How does carbons get in the oceans?
Some of the carbon dioxide from the air dissolves in the ocean and combines with calcium to form Calcium carbonate, which is incorporated into the shells of mollusks and other creatures. When these shells decay, thy transform into limestone, which, overtime, disolves and is exposed to water. Carbon is released from the limestone and may return to the atmosphere.
Where do plants in the ocean get carbon?
Carbon Dioxide dissolves in ocean water. Plants in the ocean use the carbon dioxide dissolved in the ocean water.
How much carbon dioxide is produced by the ocean?
The oceans are regarded as carbon dioxide sinks, not sources. This means they remove carbon dioxide, not produce it. Carbon dioxide dissolves from the air into ocean water. Once there it is removed by plankton and algae, by corals and mollusks in making shells, and by chemical action.
How does an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere impact the chemistry of ocean water?
An increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere leads to more CO2 being absorbed by the ocean, causing ocean water to become more acidic. This change in chemistry can harm marine life, particularly organisms with shells or skeletons made of calcium carbonate.
The acidic ocean water wil erode the calcium carbonate shells true or false?
Yes, it is true that the acidic ocean water will erode the calcium carbonate shells.
What percent of carbon compound in the ocean?
Approx. 0,0028 % carbon in the ocean water.
Does the ocean water turn sea shells into sand?
yes
How are sea shells a part of the carbon cycle?
Sea shells are composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) as the main constituent hence on decay and decomposition the add the Carbon back to ecosystem but when taken as food or source of calcium their carbon contnats enter in food chain.
Why is carbon dioxide able to be stored more effectively in ocean water than in fresh water?
Carbon dioxide is able to be stored more effectively in ocean water than in fresh water because the salt accumulates in ocean water.
How are the minerals and dissolved gases in ocean water used?
Minerals in ocean water are used by marine organisms for building shells and skeletons. Dissolved gases, like oxygen and carbon dioxide, are important for respiration and photosynthesis in marine life. Both minerals and gases play crucial roles in the overall health and functioning of ocean ecosystems.
