Why does the southern hemisphere have lower concentrations of CO2?

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Mila Bautista · Accepted Answer

Here are a couple of reasons:

The rate of photosynthesis during spring in the Southern hemisphere is high in locations with large forested areas (more #CO_2# consumed and #O_2# released).
Human activities have also impact. People are changing the natural balance by adding more CO2 to the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels (such as coal, oil, and natural gas)—whether it's to drive our cars, use electricity, or make products. It is rather complicated on top of the photosynthesis effect it was shown that human activities not only are they causing the overall increase in #CO_2# levels over time, but through the effect on global temperatures, people are also controlling #CO_2# fluctuation from season to season.

Maya Adams · Answer

undefined The Southern Hemisphere has lower concentrations of CO2 due to the larger expanse of oceans compared to landmasses. Oceans act as carbon sinks, absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere through a process called carbon sequestration. Additionally, there is less human activity and industrialization in the Southern Hemisphere, resulting in fewer emissions of CO2 compared to the Northern Hemisphere.