5 Questions
What drives the exchange of carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and hydrosphere?
Photosynthesis and respiration
How does carbon dioxide in the atmosphere dissolve in rainwater?
It forms a weak acid
What are some processes that result in the release of carbon dioxide from the ocean into the atmosphere?
Chemical and physical processes, volcanic eruptions
What human activities significantly alter the global carbon cycle?
Extraction and burning of fossil fuels, production of concrete, clearing and burning of forests
What happens to the carbonates that accumulate in the ocean bottom?
They combine with skeletons of marine organisms to form sedimentary rocks
Test your knowledge on the exchange of carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and hydrosphere in this quiz. Learn about the role of photosynthesis and respiration in driving this exchange and how changes in concentrations affect the movement of carbon dioxide.
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