What are the applications of carbon dioxide absorption by plants and the effects of fossil fuel burning?
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The text discusses the relationship between plants, carbon dioxide absorption, and the impact of fossil fuel burning on atmospheric carbon levels. It highlights human dependence on fossil fuels, the greenhouse effect, and deforestation's role in increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Answer
Plants reduce CO2; fossil fuel burning and deforestation increase it.
Plants absorb CO2 for photosynthesis, reducing atmospheric carbon. Fossil fuel burning increases CO2, a greenhouse gas causing climate change. Deforestation reduces plants available for carbon uptake, worsening the situation.
Answer for screen readers
Plants absorb CO2 for photosynthesis, reducing atmospheric carbon. Fossil fuel burning increases CO2, a greenhouse gas causing climate change. Deforestation reduces plants available for carbon uptake, worsening the situation.
More Information
The carbon cycle's balance is disrupted by human activities. Plants play a vital role in carbon sequestration, while fossil fuel combustion and deforestation contribute heavily to atmospheric CO2. This imbalance leads to global warming and climate change.
Tips
A common mistake is neglecting the role of deforestation, which significantly reduces CO2 absorption capacity.
Sources
- DOE Explains...the Carbon Cycle - Department of Energy - energy.gov
- Burning of fossil fuels - Understanding Global Change - ugc.berkeley.edu
- Overview of Greenhouse Gases | US EPA - epa.gov
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