Interdependence in carbon and water cycle

Cards (10)

  • Atmospheric co2 has a greenhouse effect and affects photosynthesis and thus the water cycle as plant absorb water to photosynthesise
  • Water is evaporated from oceans to atmosphere and co2 is exchanged
  • Ocean acidity increases when co2 exchanges are not in balance
  • Solubility of co2 increases with lower sea surface temperatures which is affected by atmospheric co2
  • atmospheric co2 influences melting and sea level tise
  • Water availability influences photosynthesis and water storage increases with organic content
  • Temperatures and rainfall affect decomposition
  • Co2 levels influence the melting of ice sheets which exposes more land leading to more heat being absorbed
  • Permafrost melting exposes organic matter to decomposition
  • Temp influences evaporation and river flow