What is the primary anthropogenic source of atmospheric carbon?
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The atmospheric carbon data gathered at Mauna Loa since 1958 is known as this.
What is the Keeling Curve?
100
Increased storms and extreme temperatures.
What is climate change?
100
Volcanoes, decomposition, vehicle emissions, industry emissions, and land use are examples of....
What is a carbon source?
100
Hydroelectric, wind, solar power, and geothermal energy.
What are some alternative energy sources to reduce the use of fossil fuels?
200
These online calculators help you understand the extent to which you contribute to atmospheric carbon.
What is my carbon footprint?
200
These are due to the changes of seasons and the increased and decreased ability of the ocean to absorb carbon (depending on the temperature of the water).
What are the annual fluctuations of the Keeling Curve?
200
This results in decreased pH in the oceans and negatively impacts organisms with shells.
What is ocean acidification?
200
The ocean, forests, and atmosphere.
What is a carbon sinks?
200
Increased storms, droughts, and erratic temperatures.
What is global warming?
300
Turning off lights and air conditioning when not needed, carpooling, riding a bike.
What are some ways to reduce my carbon footprint?
300
This option to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide involves increasing plankton by providing the nutrients needed for these organisms to flourish, which will increase photosynthesis.
What is ocean fertilization?
300
These gases act as a "blanket" to keep the Earth warm.
What are greenhouse gases?
300
Burning fossil fuels and land use.
What are the two primary sources which contribute to the increase in atmospheric carbon?
300
The change in ocean depth resulting from glacier melt.
What is sea level rise?
400
The cultivation and clearing of soils are known as...
What is land use?
400
As Global Warming increases, the glaciers of the Arctic...
What is melt?
400
The ocean.
What is the largest carbon sink on Earth?
500
This contributes 1 billion metric tons of carbon to the atmosphere.