How do oceans absorb CO2?
1) Differences in pressure between the air and the ocean cause carbon dioxide to be exchanged and 2) algae and phytoplankton absorb carbon dioxide.
The ocean can absorb carbon dioxide (
Carbon dioxide moves between the atmosphere and the ocean by molecular diffusion: a difference between
The solubility of carbon dioxide varies based on salinity and temperature of the water and there is a finite amount that the water can absorb. The colder the water, the more
The solubility of
Another way in which the ocean absorbs
For more information:
- The Ocean Carbon Cycle
- Carbon Dioxide in the Ocean and Atmosphere
- The Marine Carbon Cycle Video
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Oceans absorb CO2 through a process called gas exchange, where CO2 from the atmosphere dissolves into the surface layer of seawater. This CO2 then undergoes various chemical reactions, primarily forming carbonic acid, bicarbonate, and carbonate ions, which are collectively referred to as dissolved inorganic carbon. This absorption process helps mitigate the impact of excess CO2 in the atmosphere and regulates the Earth's carbon cycle.
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When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
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