The carbon cycle and energy security key words 1.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Geographythe carbon cycle and energy securityA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: sophie000Created on: 27-02-18 19:15 The carbon cycle The exchange of carbon between the atmosphere, terrestrial biosphere, oceans and sediments 1 of 7 Sequestering The long term storage of carbon dioxide 2 of 7 Photosynthesis The process by which plants capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and then store it 3 of 7 Thermohaline circulation The global system of surface and deep water currents within the oceans driven by differences in temperature and salinity 4 of 7 Energy mix The combination of different available energy sources used to meet a countrys total energy demand 5 of 7 Ocean acidification The decrease in the pH of the oceans caused by the uptake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere 6 of 7 Peak oil The time when the maximum rate of oil is reached 7 of 7
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